"Discouragement is not the absence of adequacy but the absence of courage."

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Thematic Reflection

This quotation examines the core nature of Courage as articulated by Neal A. Maxwell. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Courage provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

About Neal A. Maxwell

Neal Ash Maxwell was an American scholar, educator, and religious leader who served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1981 until his death in 2004.

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