"Courage, it would seem, is nothing less than the power to overcome danger, misfortune, fear, injustice, while continuing to affirm inwardly that life with all its sorrows is good; that everything is meaningful even if in a sense beyond our understanding; and that there is always tomorrow"
what does this quote mean to you?
2007-01-01 07:04:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
to take what life hands you and know that there is always tomorrow, is not always the easy way, it does take courage, and a faith that there is a design, and purpose in life.
I have lived in the valley and on the mountain, and there is always something better if you stop and look for it.
2007-01-01 07:22:44 · answer #1 · answered by Hannah's Grandpa 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It seems to add hope to courage, and I'm not so sure that courage is inclusive of hope at all.
It takes quite of bit of courage to stay on a course that you know to be correct, for example, and that would not include hope... It takes quite a bit of courage to stand up for what's right, and that would not include hope.
The meaning of this quote is not just about courage, but is a mixed message and has a step beyond include: hope... and the two are not always compatible. Courage in the face of no hope at all may be shear madness or it may be determination. Courage combined with false hope can be a similar madness based on lies. Courage alone is probably foolish but courage bolstered by nothing but hope is equally as foolish and it might even spill over into dangerous.
This quote, for me, means: Watch your step - someone may be trying to lead you into a trap by spinning and redefining and modifying the facts.
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2007-01-01 07:22:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not religious, but I do have heavy sociological / anthropological background. If you feel the need to "fear" your God, then it's because you feel guilty for something, or you want to feel victimized. Most folks don't fear their God. They love their God. God is like the ultimate leader. As Machiavelli said, a good leader must be both loved and feared. If he is just loved, then people will still do what they want against his wishes at times. If he is just feared, then they won't love their own lives, only doing what he wants out of fear of ramifications. If they love and fear him, then they will do what he wants out of love and respect first, and out of fear second. Let me try to use a different analogy for God... God, in most peoples' eyes, is like a good parent. A good parent uses 2 parts love and 1 part discipline to ensure people lead a good life. 1 part love is unconditional. God loves you unconditionally, because you are his creation. (Just as a parent loves their child unconditionally). 1 part love is for positive reinforcement. God shows you love to reward your good behavior. This is what most folks call "blessings", "miracles", etc. Parents do the same with them children; give them hugs when they succeed. 1 part discipline is used for negative reinforcement. God punishes people when they've been bad. Parents do the same to children. Now, most people will follow a Godly life simply because they respect and love God due to 1 part unconditional love, and 1 part positive reinforcement. If that doesn't work then they fear the 1 part discipline. However, what's "blessing" and "punishment" from God is subjective. Different religions, and even individuals, may see something as a blessing while others see it as a curse. Everyone can see whatever they want into something. When a mother hugs a child, it's pretty tangible that it's a hug. But, when a person finds $5 on the street is that a blessing? What if it just enables them to do something bad? I think the better way to look at God is that he gives people chances. The $5 is an opportunity. How the person chooses to use that opportunity dictates whether it's a "blessing" or "curse".
2016-05-23 03:32:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i havent heard these words before ... but they are wonderful
i couldn't agree more
that it takes sooo much courage to overcome all these things yet remain positive , and it is this that i try to do each day
2007-01-01 07:08:13 · answer #4 · answered by Peace 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Courage,- the faith to get up every day to face the unknown. Faith -Knowing God has it already taken care of for you.
2007-01-01 07:14:11 · answer #5 · answered by B"Quotes 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It seems overly general, complacent, and somewhat inaccurate to me.
There is not "always tomorrow" - not for anyone who dies today.
2007-01-01 07:09:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋