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Bravery vs. Courage
Bravery
/ˈbreɪvəri/Examples:
The firefighter's bravery saved many lives.Bravery isn't the absence of fear, but acting despite it.Her bravery was evident when she spoke up for justice.
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Courage
/ˈkʌrɪdʒ/Examples:
There, aware of my terrible appearance, my courage failed."Courage, brothers, and forward yet a little!They also applauded Neely's courage for leaping into the new medium.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Bravery is often linked to facing danger without fear.
- Courage is more about facing fear when it persists inside us.
- Bravery can be more impulsive, whereas courage is more deliberate and thoughtful.
- Imagine bravery as running into the fire; courage as staying in the fire to help others.
- Bravery is more often associated with a lack of fear, while courage implies fear is present but managed.
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