"Clear thinking requires courage even more than intellect."

Courage

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This reflection on courage by Sandra Fenichel Asher resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in courage is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Sandra Fenichel Asher

Sandra Fenichel Asher is an American author and playwright, known most notably for her contributions to the fields of children's theater and literature. She has written over 30 novels and stories, but is most well known for her plays such as A Woman Called Truth and In the Garden of the Selfish Giant.

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