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

— Maya Angelou

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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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