A weathered round shield rests against folded cloth with a white feather along its rim in warm dawn light.

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Maya Angelou

Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently.

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What it means

Our interpretation.

A virtue matters through repeated action, especially when circumstances make it difficult to practise. Courage is therefore presented as the quality that sustains the others over time. The emphasis on consistency moves bravery beyond a single dramatic gesture and into the quieter work of remaining faithful to a principle.

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