That Talk of Bravery

The tales and the legends talk about bravery, about the great warriors who saved the day against the odds. They call me brave because of what I did. But I did only what had to be done. There was no other way. If that – having no alternative – is bravery, then I’m sure every man, every woman, who lives under this cruel sky is brave for just keeping on going when it seems this world and the gods only ever conspire against us.

People talk about bravery, courage and the legends of the great warri...