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Courage Quote by Jonathan Maberry

“Courage is tricky, oily. Easy to drop, easy to misplace." "I thought that if you had courage you always had it.". . . "Lilah, nothing is always there. Not courage, not joy, not hate or hope or anything else. We find courage, lose it, sometimes misplace it for years, and sometimes live in its grace…” quote by Jonathan Maberry
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“Courage is tricky, oily. Easy to drop, easy to misplace." "I thought that if you had courage you always had it.". . . "Lilah, nothing is always there. Not courage, not joy, not hate or hope or anything else. We find courage, lose it, sometimes misplace it for years, and sometimes live in its grace for a while.”

Jonathan Maberry

About This Quote

Source Book: The Hatching, Jonathan Maberry, 2018

Courage is not a permanent possession; it can be lost, misplaced, or reclaimed over time.

In simple terms: Courage comes and goes.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and nurture courage when it appears.

Themes

courage impermanence self‑discovery

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • career challenges
  • relationships
  • creative pursuits

Key Concepts

psychology resilience identity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you notice when courage wanes?
  • What practices help you regain it?
A Different Perspective

Courage may be fleeting, but without effort it can fade entirely.

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