--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It was in this line of thought, where…" description: "\"“It was in this line of thought, where true courage was mustered. A strength measured not by the size of his muscles or the amount one could lift, but ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a63/john-westrick-249788_bravery-quotes_it-was-in-this-line-of-thought-where-tru_2504133.jpg" --- # It was in this line of thought, where true courage was… ![“It was in this line of thought, where true courage was mustered. A strength measured not by the size of his muscles or the amount one could lift, but the more impressive type, the type quantified in the amount of shit one can wade. Identified in the amount of crap hands dealt without bowing out…” quote by John Westrick](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a63/john-westrick-249788_bravery-quotes_it-was-in-this-line-of-thought-where-tru_2504133.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a63/john-westrick-249788_bravery-quotes_it-was-in-this-line-of-thought-where-tru_2504133.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a63/john-westrick-249788_bravery-quotes_it-was-in-this-line-of-thought-where-tru_2504133.jpg) > ““It was in this line of thought, where true courage was mustered. A strength measured not by the size of his muscles or the amount one could lift, but the more impressive type, the type quantified in the amount of shit one can wade. Identified in the amount of crap hands dealt without bowing out altogether.”” [John Westrick](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-westrick/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. True courage is measured by enduring hardship without surrender, not physical strength. **In simple terms:** Courage is persisting through hardship. Key Takeaway Endure adversity to reveal inner strength. Themes courage resilience hardship strength perseverance Mood inspirational reflective Type Bravery-quotes:1 Courage:1 Enduring-pain:1 Hardships-in-life:1 Inspirational:1 Reality:0 Reality of life:0 Strength:1 Struggles-quotes:1 Suffering:1 Trials:1 True courage:1 Strength Measured:1 Courage Mustered:1 Mustered Strength:1 When to use this quote - military training - personal recovery - social advocacy Key Concepts psychology ethics human spirit Questions to Reflect On - When have you faced hardship without giving up? - What defines true courage for you? 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