Bravery Quote by L. Neil Smith
“And yet, what is bravery but the capacity to reject our fears, ignore and supress them, then go on to do whatever it is we are afraid to do.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Probability Broach, 1979
Bravery is confronting fear, suppressing it, and acting despite it.
In simple terms: Courage means doing what scares you.
Key Takeaway
Face fear and act anyway.
Themes
courage
fear
action
resilience
psychology
Mood
determined
motivated
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- starting a business
- adventure sports
- personal challenges
Key Concepts
risk tolerance
self‑efficacy
heroism
Questions to Reflect On
- What fear will you confront today?
- How can you prepare to act despite fear?
A Different Perspective
Fear may not be fully suppressible, leading to hesitation.
