Ability Quote by Martha Stout
“If courage is acting according to one's conscience despite pain or fear, then strength is the ability to keep conscience awake and in force despite the demands of authorities to do otherwise.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Courage to Be Yourself, 2015
Courage follows conscience despite fear; strength is maintaining conscience against authority pressure.
In simple terms: Courage is acting on conscience; strength is resisting wrongful authority.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner moral resilience.
Themes
ethics
personal strength
authority
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- standing up to oppression
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
moral psychology
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you obey authority?
- How do you balance conscience with social pressure?
A Different Perspective
Authority can be justified and protective, not always oppressive.
