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Whether you be man or woman you will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the
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"Whether you be man or woman you will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor"

- James Lane Allen

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This quote by James Lane Allen speaks to the importance of nerve in achieving success. He recommends that nerve is the most important quality of the mind, 2nd just to honor. He stresses that courage is necessary for anybody, regardless of gender, to accomplish anything in life. Courage is the driving force behind taking risks and pressing borders. It is the guts to take risks and to stand firm in the face of hardship that leads to success. Guts is likewise necessary to defend what is ideal and to eliminate for justice. Without courage, we would be unable to make development and to attain our objectives. Guts is the structure of success and is vital for anyone who wishes to make a distinction on the planet.

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James Lane Allen This quote is written / told by James Lane Allen between December 21, 1849 and February 18, 1925. He was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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