We gain wisdom from past experiences; experiences that were not in someone’s best interest. Jim Butcher claimed, “Courage is about learning how to function despite the fear, to put aside your instincts to run or give in completely to the anger born from fear.” Courage is learning how to get through life without giving in to instinct. Oneself must get out of their comfort zone to conquer life’s obstacles. Courage is about having wisdom, but also having confidence in yourself. In book twelve, Odysseus boast, “But even from there my courage, my presence of mind and tactics saved us all, and we will live to remember this someday, I have no doubt.” (277-278. 124-125). Not only does he brag about his courage and wisdom, but he also promises his men that they will live to see another day. A prideful person takes risks, realizes their self-worth, and most importantly, is
We gain wisdom from past experiences; experiences that were not in someone’s best interest. Jim Butcher claimed, “Courage is about learning how to function despite the fear, to put aside your instincts to run or give in completely to the anger born from fear.” Courage is learning how to get through life without giving in to instinct. Oneself must get out of their comfort zone to conquer life’s obstacles. Courage is about having wisdom, but also having confidence in yourself. In book twelve, Odysseus boast, “But even from there my courage, my presence of mind and tactics saved us all, and we will live to remember this someday, I have no doubt.” (277-278. 124-125). Not only does he brag about his courage and wisdom, but he also promises his men that they will live to see another day. A prideful person takes risks, realizes their self-worth, and most importantly, is