Courage an Extended Definition

Courage according to the Dictionary is a quality of mind or temperament that enables one to stand fast in the face of opposition, hardship, or danger <had the kind of courage that could appreciate a danger yet steadfastly face it>. One of its obsolete definitions is the heart as the source of emotion. Some of its synonyms are bravery, valor, bravado which refer to qualities of spirit and conduct. Bravery implies true courage with daring …

…of Laconia, and sent a message to the Spartans. “If you do not submit at once,” he threatened them, “I will invade your country. And if I invade, I will pillage and burn everything you hold dear. If I march into Laconia, I will level your great city to the ground.” In a few days, Philip received an answer. When he opened the letter, he found only one word written there. That word was “IF.”