All Dreams Can Come True If We Have Courage - 1402 Words

As Walt Disney once said â€Å"All dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.† Courage is something that everyone is born with, but only some are courageous enough to find it and put it to use. Merriam Webster s defines courage as â€Å"Mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.† Courage can overcome any obstacle, proving that if we have courage any dream truly can come true. As readers we must understand that there are going to be times in life when we must use courage. By reading about others, and learning how to find the courage within, the reader is able to learn that courage truly is self-identifiable. There may be people along the way to help one find courage. However, it is†¦show more content†¦Ã¢â‚¬Å"The next day he went on a live show on the voice of America and angrily condemned the attacks.† It is very frightening to speak up against something so powerful and evil, example: The T aliban. However, if the whole world were to realize that the power of these hate groups comes from the creation of fear, maybe everyone would be a bit more like Malala’s dad, and not have the fear to speak up for what is right. The author is trying to show us that no matter our circumstances we can all find the courage to fight for what we know is right. Malala is a prime example of courage because her life was put on the line. However, she walked the tightrope over the hate of the Taliban. She reached the tallest building and was able to achieve the greatest of accomplishments. Including being the youngest person ever nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Malala was able to accomplish many extraordinary things thanks to her courage. The next example of a quiet girl with a loud mind is Maya Angelou. Maya was born in Arkansas and raised with her grandma. For her whole life she never knew if she had parents, so she created the perspective that she had been abandoned and unwanted. 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