As children, many of us were taught courage in the form of the warrior or explorer, bravely facing danger. In the Buddhist understanding, however great courage is not demonstrated by aggression or ambition. Aggression and ambition are more often expressions of fear and delusion. The courageous heart is the one that is unafraid to open to the world. With compassion we come to trust our capacity to open to life without armoring.
— Jack Kornfield, The Wise Heart