Posted by Someone on April 2, 2000 at 12:10:35:
In Reply to: Courage posted by Entity on April 2, 2000 at 06:55:10:
> You people have such a messed up definition of courage.
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> Main Entry: cour·age
> Pronunciation: 'k&r-ij, 'k&-rij
> Function: noun
> Etymology: Middle English corage, from Old French, from cuer heart, from Latin cor -- more at HEART
> Date: 14th century
> : mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty
> mean mental or moral strength to resist opposition, danger, or hardship. COURAGE implies firmness of mind and will in the face of danger or extreme difficulty.
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> Where does this say that courage lacks calculation. Where does this say that someone courageous can't pick his fights. Where does this talk about fear?
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> The definition of courage most of you whiners talk about seems to be the one where the rager faces down innumerable opposition without a thought. That seems to me more in keeping with a lack of caring about the outcome more than any sense of courage.