Courage
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- | '''Courage''', also known as '''bravery''' and '''fortitude''', is the ability to confront [[fear]], [[Pain and nociception|pain]], [[danger]], [[uncertainty]] or [[intimidation]]. It can be divided into "[[physical]] courage" — in the face of physical pain, hardship, and threat of death — and "[[moral]] courage" — in the face of [[shame]], [[scandal]], and discouragement. | + | '''Courage''', also known as '''bravery''', '''valour''' and '''fortitude''', is the ability to confront [[fear]], [[Pain and nociception|pain]], [[danger]], [[uncertainty]] or [[intimidation]]. It can be divided into "[[physical]] courage" — in the face of physical pain, hardship, and threat of death — and "[[moral]] courage" — in the face of [[shame]], [[scandal]], and discouragement. |
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Courage, also known as bravery, valour and fortitude, is the ability to confront fear, pain, danger, uncertainty or intimidation. It can be divided into "physical courage" — in the face of physical pain, hardship, and threat of death — and "moral courage" — in the face of shame, scandal, and discouragement.
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