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Walter Lord

Someone once told me the one thread that runs through them all is a premium on personal courage - not intellectual courage, but just plain physical courage.

Walter Lord

Courage

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Walter Lord emphasizes that the common factor in various situations is the value placed on bravery in facing physical danger rather than bravery in challenging ideas or thoughts. He highlights that this kind of courage involves confronting real, tangible risks rather than intellectual challenges.

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