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“That's what courage is. Taking your disappointments and your failures, your guilt and your shame, all the wounds received and inflicted, and sinking them in the past. Starting again. Damning yesterday and facing tomorrow with your head held high. Times change. It's those that see it coming, and…” quote by Joe Abercrombie
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“That's what courage is. Taking your disappointments and your failures, your guilt and your shame, all the wounds received and inflicted, and sinking them in the past. Starting again. Damning yesterday and facing tomorrow with your head held high. Times change. It's those that see it coming, and plan for it, and change themselves to suit, that prosper.”

Joe Abercrombie

About This Quote

Courage involves confronting past failures and shame, letting go, and moving forward with confidence; those who anticipate change and adapt thrive.

In simple terms: Courage is letting go of past wounds and moving forward.

Key Takeaway

Embrace change and resilience.

Themes

courage growth adaptation

Mood

motivational reflective

Type

self‑help philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • leadership
  • psychology

Key Concepts

self‑acceptance future planning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you release past wounds?
  • What habits help you adapt to change?
A Different Perspective

Fear of change can hinder progress.

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