Courage Quote by Lance Armstrong
“We each cope differently with the specter of our deaths. Some people deny it. Some pray. Some numb themselves with tequila. I was tempted to do a little of each of those things. But I think we are supposed to try to face it straightforwardly, armed with nothing but courage.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Interview, 2015
People handle mortality in varied ways; he advocates confronting death directly with courage.
In simple terms: Face death bravely instead of avoiding it.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate courage to confront life's ultimate reality.
Themes
mortality
coping
courage
philosophy
psychology
Mood
somber
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- spiritual practice
- personal development
- end‑of‑life planning
Key Concepts
existentialism
acceptance
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What does courage look like in daily life?
- How can we support those who struggle with denial?
A Different Perspective
Courage alone may not ease fear for everyone.
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![“Drink [the shot of tequila], Mia." He repeated, quietly, using my name this time. He leaned in close to me so that I could feel the heat of his body. "Believe me," His eyes locked on mine and in a hoarse voice he whispered, "you're going to want to be drunk for what I'm going to do to you tonight.” quote by Donya Petrock](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/070/donya-petrock-72066_drunk_drink-the-shot-of-tequila-mia-he-repeate_103324.jpg)
![“I spent a long time trying to build up an organisation [the Lance Armstrong Foundation that changed its name to Livestrong after his confession] to help a lot of people.” quote by Lance Armstrong](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b78/lance-armstrong-1639_armstrong_i-spent-a-long-time-trying-to-build-up-a_178819.jpg)
