Courage Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“We are for ever trying to make our weakness look like strength, our sentiment like love, our cowardice like courage, and so on.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Spiritual Philosophy, 1905
Critiques the tendency to mask weaknesses as strengths, urging authenticity and inner courage over pretended virtues.
In simple terms: We hide weakness as strength.
Key Takeaway
Embrace true self and genuine courage.
Themes
self-awareness
authenticity
spiritual growth
psychology
Mood
thoughtful
encouraging
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- leadership training
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
self‑acceptance
inner strength
cognitive dissonance
Questions to Reflect On
- What strengths can you claim without pretense?
- How does authenticity affect relationships?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated habits is difficult.
