Courage as described by Lance Armstrong

Things take place, there is a confluence of events and circumstances, and we can’t always know their purpose or even if there is one. But we can take responsibility for ourselves and be brave. We each cope differently with the specter of our deaths. Some people deny it. Some numb themselves with drugs or alcohol. We are tempted to do a little of each of those things. But I think we’re supposed to try to face it straightforwardly, armed with nothing but courage.

The definition of courage is: the quality of spirit that enables one to encounter danger with firmness and without fear.

Lance Armstrong . . . It’s Not About the Bike