Courage
Courage noun - Strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger.
Zeal and courage are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Zeal" instead a noun "Courage".
Nearby Words: courageous, courageously
Zeal
Zeal noun - A feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause).
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Prove your arms so mighty, prove your anger so terrible, prove your love so pure and your passion so encompassing, prove your minds so resourceful, and your zeal and courage so overwhelming that even should every last one of us fall today, the armies of the Wyrm will never rest easy.
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Martyrdom Culture: Penitent regiments are so set on atoning with their lives / showing their courage / overcome with zeal / etc.
Source: Tabletop Game / Only War -
The full quote is, "It is better to be violent, if there is violence in our hearts, than to put on the cloak of nonviolence to cover impotence." Nonviolence must be pursued with zeal, courage and conviction; you must be willing to accept death, injury or imprisonment.
Source: Badass Pacifist
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