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Moral Science; A Compendium of Ethics

PART II
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(3) Anger, Spirit, Energy [Greek: thymos] is a species of courage, founded on physical power and excitement, but not under the guidance of high emotions.

(4) The Sanguine temperament, by overrating the chances of success, gives courage.

(5) Lastly, Ignorance of the danger may have the same effect as courage (VIII.).
Courage is mainly connected with pain and loss.

Men are called brave for the endurance of pain, even although it bring pleasure in the end, as to the boxer who endures bruises from the hope of honour.

Death is painful, and most so to the man that by his virtue has made life valuable.


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