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Courage Quote by Harper Lee

“instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It’s 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.” quote by Harper Lee
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““instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It’s 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.””

Harper Lee

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Courage is persisting despite knowing likely failure, continuing until the end.

In simple terms: Courage means acting even when odds are against you.

Key Takeaway

Act despite fear of failure.

Themes

courage resilience determination failure perseverance

Mood

inspirational thoughtful

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • combat
  • personal challenge
  • creative endeavor
  • life decisions

Key Concepts

psychology of bravery human perseverance risk taking

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you continued despite likely loss?
  • What defines true success in a brave act?
A Different Perspective

Courage without success can still be valuable, but the quote may overgeneralize outcomes.

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