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The quote says that the best courage is not blind recklessness. It comes from honestly judging how dangerous a situation is, then acting with clear awareness of that danger.
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Originally said in English.
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About Herman Melville
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Books by Herman Melville
Moby Dick
2010
Typee
2006
Billy Budd
1971
Bartleby, the Scrivener
2006
Omoo
2006