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Frances Rodman

Courage is sometimes frail as hope is frail: a fragile shoot between two stones that grows brave toward the sun though warmth and brightness fail, striving and faith the only strength it knows.

Frances Rodman

Courage

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Courage, like hope, can be weak and delicate, existing in difficult and harsh conditions yet still reaching upward despite a lack of support or comfort. Its strength comes solely from persistence and belief, even when external encouragement is missing.

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