SOME
THOUGHTS ABOUT COURAGE
Courage is defined as bravery, valour, gallantry, heroism,
fearlessness, pluck, boldness, daring, dauntlessness, hardihood, mettle,
fortitude and determination.
A few antonyms of courage are : fear, fright, cowardice, fearfulness, timidity, gutlessness,
faintheartedness and chickenheartedness,
Courage is indispensable for most of the actions we have to
do. Without it we cannot cross even a road, climb a mountain, handle a hooligan,
face our opponent or enemy, deal with challenging difficulties and dangers.
Even birds and beasts need courage. The lion is the most courageous
animal. A hawk is one of the boldest birds.
Courage gives us strength, confidence, hope, inspiration,
enthusiasm, boldness and heroism to deal
with all sorts of difficult activities and situations of life.
Courageous people do not care for cosequences. They go ahead
with all sorts of adventures. They are heroic, daring, resolute, determined and
indomitable. Their stamina is highly commendable.
The English clergy Caleb C. Colton (1780-1832) says : Physical courage which despises all
danger, will make a man brave in one way; and moral courage, which despises all
opinion, will make a man brave in another. The former would seem most necessary
for the camp; the latter for the council; but to constitute a great man both
are necessary.
Whatever a person does as hazardous duty, aim,
or mission of his life needs courage.
The degree of courage differs among heroes. A nation’s army needs most courageous
soldiers.
Don’t be surprised if you are told that even teachers,
politicians, writers, poets and newsmen need courage to speak the truth.
Finally, this short quote: Courage without conscience is a
wild beast.
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G.R.Kanwal
4th November 2024
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