Courage Quote by Harper Lee
““(Courage is) when you know you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: To Kill a Mockingbird, 1960
Courage means acting despite knowing defeat is likely, persisting until the end regardless of outcome.
In simple terms: Act despite likely failure and keep going.
Key Takeaway
Keep trying even when odds are against you.
Themes
courage
perseverance
resilience
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- battlefield
- personal crisis
- sports competition
- entrepreneurial venture
Key Concepts
existential risk
determination
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you faced certain loss yet persisted?
- What drives you to continue despite likely failure?
A Different Perspective
Success is not guaranteed; effort may not change outcome.
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