Courage Quote by Walter Scott
““It has often been remarked of the Scottish character, that the stubbornness with which it is moulded shows most to advantage in adversity, when it seems akin to the native sycamore of their hills, which scorns to be biassed in its mode of growth even by the influence of the prevailing wind, but, shooting its branches with equal boldness in every direction, shows no weather-side to the storm, and may be broken, but can never be bended.””
About This Quote
Scott describes Scottish resilience as a steadfast, unbending tree that endures storms.
In simple terms: Scottish resilience is unbending like a tree.
Cultivate steadfast resilience.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- adversity
- personal growth
- leadership challenges
- nature
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay steadfast without becoming rigid?
- What storms have you weathered?
May ignore need for flexibility.