This is a great thread with some great responses. I always ponder this myself. The ability for one to develop courage, as opposed to being born with it. In my opinion, one's conditioning has a large part in the whole process, but I do believe some people are born with "more" courage than others, and their upbringing either tones down or emphasizes it. However, I do also believe that courage can be learned. Every human has the ability to adapt to their surroundings, within reason. And, if a person is continually approached by situations which breed the ability to defend oneself, or stick up for oneself. If you are constantly tested, eventually you will either give up, or fight back.
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