Associations to the word «Courage»

Wiktionary

COURAGE, noun. The quality of a confident character not to be afraid or intimidated easily but without being incautious or inconsiderate.
COURAGE, noun. The ability to do things which one finds frightening.
COURAGE, verb. (obsolete) To encourage. [15th-17thc.]
COURAGE OF ONE'S CONVICTIONS, noun. (idiomatic) (almost always preceded by the) Steadfast adherence to one's beliefs or principles, especially in the face of criticism or other opposition.

Dictionary definition

COURAGE, noun. A quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley