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Bravery is a virtue that... Which option would you choose?

Mario A. đź‘Ť
5 min readMar 15, 2024

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Option 1: lies between cowardice and foolhardiness. Option 2: is useful and so highly prized. Option 3: requires that one always face fear without hesitation. Option 4: only traditional virtue ethicists value.

You can choose only one! Be honest. Nobody is watching you! You’re all alone here! Each option is correct, but the trick here is to pick the one that you live by and adhere the most to. Think about it and pick the one you would sleep and breathe with. Don’t read further before you make your choice!

The one you choose tells a lot about your personality. Let’s first go deeper into what each of the options suggests. At the end of this article, you’ll find out what kind of person you really are.

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What does each of the options imply?

Option 1: Bravery is a virtue that lies between cowardice and foolhardiness

Bravery is often heralded as a cardinal virtue. It balances delicately on the fine line separating cowardice from foolhardiness. This concept, rooted in ancient philosophies and age-old wisdom, suggests that true courage isn’t about the absence of fear but finding the right measure of boldness in confronting challenges. It’s about the discernment to know when to step forward courageously…

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