Courage is worthy of respect when displayed in the maintenance of legitimate claims and in the repelling of … - Herbert Spencer

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Herbert Spencer

Courage is worthy of respect when displayed in the maintenance of legitimate claims and in the repelling of aggressions, bodily or other. Courage is worthy of yet higher respect when danger is faced in defence of claims common to self and others, as in resistance to invasion. Courage is worthy of the highest respect when risk to life or limb is dared in defence of others.

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