Dare Quote by Sigrid Undset
“It’s a good thing when you don’t dare do something if you don’t think it’s right. But it’s not good when you think something’s not right because you don’t dare do it.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Kristin Lavransdatter, 1920–1922
Moral courage requires acting on conviction, not merely feeling it; fear can both protect and hinder ethical action.
In simple terms: Act on what you believe is right, not just fear it
Themes
Act on convictions, not just fear
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- moral philosophy
- integrity
Key Concepts
ethics
courage
fear
Practical Applications
- personal decisions
- political activism
- workplace dilemmas
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you act because you fear consequences or because you value principle?
- How can you differentiate genuine moral doubt from fear?
A Different Perspective
Fear can paralyze even when values are clear.
