Quotation by

William Boetcker

You cannot build character and courage by taking away a man's initiative and independence.

Courage

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A person develops strength and bravery by making their own choices and acting independently. If you remove their chance to decide and act on their own, they won’t learn how to be courageous or build strong character.

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