"One of the marks of a gift is to have the courage of it"
- Katherine Anne Porter
About this Quote
In this quote, Katherine Anne Porter expresses the concept that having a gift involves having the nerve to embrace and completely use it. A 'gift' can refer to various talents, capabilities, or even character characteristics that make a person special. However, simply having the present is not enough; it requires the bravery to acknowledge its existence within oneself and to use it with confidence. Porter suggests that having the nerve to accept and showcase one's present is a defining characteristic. It suggests that without the desire to acknowledge and with confidence use their gift, individuals might not fully understand their possible and the impact they can make on the planet.
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