Courage Quote by Lois Lowry
““And I could test myself - my own courage - with it, too, because when the doors at either end of the secret staircase were closed, it was impenetrably dark. I hid in the staircase, shivering with terror, telling the narrative: The little girl was in a dark, dark place but she was very brave...Sometimes the door at the bottom opened, and a wedge of light sliced up the stairs; a maid, her arms filled with folded laundry, would find me and ask in amazement what I was doing there. And though I answered lightheartedly that I was playing, the truth is that I was not entirely certain what I was doing there, crouched and frightened in the darkness. Only now, sixty years later, do I see that I was arming myself, rehearsing panic, loss, and helplessness; assessing my own cowardice and courage, and and the same time reassuring myself that the door would always open, that the light would always find its way in.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Giver by Lois Lowry, 1993
Facing fear in darkness reveals inner courage and the hope that light will return, serving as a rehearsal for future challenges.
In simple terms: Darkness tests bravery and hope.
Key Takeaway
Embrace fear to build resilience.
Themes
courage
fear
hope
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
therapeutic
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- therapy sessions
- nighttime anxieties
- creative writing
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What darkness are you currently confronting?
- How can you find light in your own struggles?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex trauma.
