Courage Quote by Harper Lee
““wanted you to see what real courage is, 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.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, 1960
Courage is persisting despite knowing likely failure, not just armed aggression.
In simple terms: Courage means acting despite likely loss.
Act even when odds seem against you.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal challenges
- social activism
- career setbacks
- health battles
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you faced a likely loss but still acted?
- What supports you to continue despite doubt?
Courage can lead to unnecessary risk without strategy.