Sublime

Courageous

Dienekes’ courage was different. His was the virtue of a man, a fallible mortal, who brought valor forth out of the understanding of his heart, by the force of some inner integrity which was unknown to Polynikes.

They had courage, or what in earlier time was known simply as “virtue”—a term derived from the Latin word vir, or man.

A desperate urge impels him to succeed—he has nothing to lose by cunning and impetuousness, and has no famous father of his own to compete against.

With courage, there is the willingness to take chances and to let go of former securities. There is the willingness to grow and benefit from new experiences. This involves the capacity to admit mistakes without indulging in guilt and self-recrimination. Our sense of self-worth is not diminished by looking at areas that need improvement. We are able

way. In this quiet crucible, he’d forged a personality that was ambitious but patient, innovative without being brash, brave without being dangerous. He was a real leader.

instead of “courageous,” think “willing to stand against the masses.” Instead of “creative,” think “willing to ask counterintuitive questions.” These are actionable qualities rather than vague personality traits.