Courage Quote by Jonathan Auxier
““He reached under the bench to retrieve his crutch. His father had carved the crutch from the branch of a fallen wych elm on the farm back home. It was strong and thick and had just enough spring to be comfortable when he walked. Da named it 'Courage,' saying that all good tools deserved a good title. Kip had always liked the idea that courage was a thing a person could hold on to and use.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Door Within the Jonathan Auxier, 2011
A crafted crutch named “Courage” symbolizes how tangible tools can embody abstract virtues, helping people rely on them for strength.
In simple terms: Objects can represent and give shape to virtues like courage.
Key Takeaway
Create symbols that embody personal strengths.
Themes
symbolism
inheritance
strength
craftsmanship
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- storytelling
- family traditions
Key Concepts
Literature
psychology
mythology
Questions to Reflect On
- What objects give you strength?
- How do symbols influence behavior?
A Different Perspective
Symbols may oversimplify complex emotions or become crutches themselves.
