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Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage with others.

— Robert Louis Stevenson

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Fear stays private, but courage is meant to be passed along. Stevenson's advice turns bravery into something generous. When you offer yours to others, it can steady them without dumping your worries on their shoulders.

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