Character Quote by Rollo May
“Courage is not a virtue of value among other personal values like love or fidelity. It is the foundation that underlies and gives reality to all other virtues and personal values. Without courage our love pales into mere dependency. Without courage our fidelity becomes conformism.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Love and Will by Rollo May, 1969
Courage is the essential base that makes other values like love and fidelity meaningful, preventing them from becoming mere dependency or conformity.
In simple terms: Courage gives real strength to love and fidelity.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate courage to empower other virtues.
Themes
courage
values
virtue
relationships
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- ethical decisions
- leadership challenges
Key Concepts
existential psychology
authenticity
dependence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does courage transform love into agency?
- What risks arise when courage is misapplied?
A Different Perspective
Courage alone cannot guarantee ethical outcomes without wisdom.
