It’s no surprise that courage often fuels our ability to endure tests and overcome obstacles. Courage is the condition of your heart that allows you to believe you’ll succeed without knowing how you’ll succeed. But where does courage come from? The origins of the word itself reveal the way courage is forged in the depths of our souls. The English word courage evolved from cour, the Middle English word meaning “the heart,” the seat of one’s deepest feelings. This usage evolved from Old French, corage, and originally from the Latin word for “heart,” cor. Notice the way core and courage both come
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