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Courage Quote by Paul Scott

“She did not divide conduct into parts. She was attempting always a wholeness. When there is wholeness there are no causes. Only there is living. The contribution of the whole of one’s life, the whole of one’s resources, to the world at large. This, like the courage to leap,” quote by Paul Scott
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““She did not divide conduct into parts. She was attempting always a wholeness. When there is wholeness there are no causes. Only there is living. The contribution of the whole of one’s life, the whole of one’s resources, to the world at large. This, like the courage to leap,””

Paul Scott

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Good Soldier, by Ford Madox Ford, 1915 (misattributed)

He seeks holistic living, seeing life as a unified whole without dissecting actions into causes, emphasizing lived experience and courage.

In simple terms: Live as a whole, not split into parts.

Key Takeaway

Embrace wholeness and act courageously.

Themes

holism courage living fully

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • creative projects
  • personal growth
  • community service

Key Concepts

existentialism philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • In what ways can wholeness guide daily choices?
  • How does courage relate to living wholly?
A Different Perspective

Holistic view may ignore practical cause‑effect analysis.

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