Character Traits

Courage

Generic Definition

“the ability to do something that frightens one; strength in the face of pain or grief”

Biblical Definition

“the ability to do the specific things that are good and pleasing to God, that are frightening, in spite of pain or grief, relying upon God to be our help”

Bible Verse

“Have I not commanded you, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged. For the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.””

Joshua 1:9

Notable Quotes

Winston Churchill

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts”
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J.R.R. Tolkien

“Courage is found in unlikely places.”
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Lao Tzu

Philosopher of ancient China
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”

J.R.R. Tolkien

“A man that flies from his fear may find that he has only taken a short cut to meet it.”
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J.K. Rowling

“It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.”
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J.R.R. Tolkien

“It is not the strength of the body that counts, but the strength of the spirit.”
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Winston Churchill

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
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Napoleon Bonaparte

“Courage isn't having the strength to go on - it is going on when you don't have strength.”
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Paulo Coelho

Brazilian lyricist
“And one has to understand that braveness is not the absence of fear but rather the strength to keep on going forward despite the fear.”
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Downloads

  • Character Trait Report (pdf)
    • Intended to be used on a weekly basis.
    • Students describe how they put the character trait into practice.
    • Parent affirms, signs and dates the document.

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