"Courage is resistance to fear."
- Mark Twain
Source: Mark Twain
Courage is not the absence of fear but the decision to confront it. Recognizing fear without being controlled by it, and choosing to act despite it, is what defines true courage. It’s the quiet strength that arises from winning the battle within.
"Instead of being appreciated for the 15 talents we do have, we often obsess over standing out with the one talent we don’t."
- Mark Twain
Source: Mark Twain
Chasing what we lack while ignoring what we already have can lead us to lose ourselves. Rather than comparing ourselves to others, we should first recognize the potential within. We truly shine when we focus on what we already possess.
"Time cools everything down and makes things clearer. No emotional state lasts unchanged for hours."
- Mark Twain
Source: Mark Twain
Time brings clarity to both emotions and decisions. Feelings settle, and reality comes into view. Instead of reacting immediately, take time to reflect.