Be brave Quote by Violet Trefusis
“Be wicked, be brave, be drunk, be reckless, be dissolute, be despotic, be a suffragette, be anything you like, but for pity's sake be it to the top of your bent.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, C.S. Lewis, 1952
Encourages boldness and authenticity, urging one to pursue ambition without concern for judgment.
In simple terms: Be bold and true to yourself.
Key Takeaway
Pursue greatness unapologetically.
Themes
ambition
authenticity
rebellion
Mood
defiant
energetic
Type
motivational
provocative
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- artistic creation
- personal branding
- political activism
Key Concepts
self‑actualization
identity
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- What ambition are you avoiding?
- How does authenticity affect responsibility?
A Different Perspective
May lead to reckless decisions that harm others.
![“Before [Hindus and Moslems] dare think of freedom, they must be brave enough to love one another, to tolerate one another's religion, even prejudices and superstitions, and to trust one another. This requires faith in oneself.” quote by Mahatma Gandhi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fd7/mahatma-gandhi-23_be-brave_before-hindus-and-moslems-dare-think-of_68442.jpg)
