Courage is a necessity to overcome fears and achieve a desired goal. Fear is something that exists in all of us. There is no hero or particularly courageous figure who is without fear. You don't have to be fearless to be courageous, you just need to look beyond or overcome your fears to possess this great quality. When you overcome your fears and go against the norm, there are always risks. There are different types of risks. Someone might risk life or limb, while others might risk their reputation. Either risk is serious enough that a person must have the courage to bear that particular risk. Courage can occur anytime, anywhere, and often in our everyday lives. Everyone will experience courage, no matter how young, old, wise or foolish. The effects of courage may not always be positive, but they are definitely remembered. Overcoming fears when the odds are against you is a condition of courage. If you are afraid to do something but you do it anyway, you are courageous. Gandhi spoke with courage in standing up to violence. He said: “Non-violence is the greatest strength humanity has. » (286); It's a statement that many would find naive, but Gandhi went against the norm, and that is something courageous in itself. Courage is doing what you believe in despite the odds that may be against you, and that's exactly what Gandhi did. Overcoming your fears and standing up for what you believe in is an important aspect of courage. In the story “My People Will Never Believe Me Again,” Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins describes a young Indian woman who works as a translator for the U.S. Army. Throughout the story, Sarah takes orders from the military despite...... middle of paper......here, cold in regulation clothing. We know the sheriff is waiting halfway to pick us up. the pain of running away. Courage is not an easy thing to define in words. More or less, the definition of courage is constantly evolving with the actions of courage that are taken every day. Be fearful and overcome. Do not resign because it carries great risks. Do these things and you can be courageous, but these actions are only the foundation of what courage is yet to become. There is potential for courage in everyone's life. You don't have to do this. being famous or being in the spotlight to be courageous Courage is very important, and the more you use it, the stronger you will be..