Truth in a Nutshell

Bravery

To lead a good, pure, moral life in youth one needs the courage, bravery and resolve of a prophet.
_{Maharaj Jagat Singh, The Science of the Soul}

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From the moment of initiation the real fight has begun. Fight manfully and bravely. Do not despair or desert your post. Steadfastly devote yourself – body, mind and soul – to get release from the cycle of birth and death. The fight is fierce, but the reward also is great, as victory is certain.… The Master is always with you to guide and protect you, so let not despair or despondency come near you. Ward them off with the weapons of Faith and Trust.
_{Maharaj Charan Singh, Divine Light}

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“We become brave by doing brave acts,” observed Aristotle in the Nicomachean Ethics.… Standing ground against threatening things is not to be confused with fearlessness, however. Courage is a ‘settled disposition’ to stand one’s ground. And that means practice, which in turn means facing fears and taking stands in advance of any ‘settled disposition’ to do so: acting bravely when we don’t really feel brave.
_{William J Bennet, The Book of Virtues}