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A single aphoristic statement contrasting the nature of courage in women and men: woman's courage stems from ignorance of danger, while man's courage is rooted in the hope of escape.
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A single aphoristic statement contrasting the nature of courage in women and men: woman's courage stems from ignorance of danger, while man's courage is rooted in the hope of escape.
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“Woman’s courage is ignorance of danger; man’s is hope of escape.”
A woman's bravery comes from not knowing the risks, while a man's bravery comes from believing he can get away.
This aphorism encapsulates a gendered view of courage, contrasting innocence-based and self-preservation-based bravery.
