Strength and Courage

It takes strength to be certain,
It takes courage to have doubts.
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It takes strength to fit in,
It takes courage to stand out.
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It takes strength to share a friend's pain,
It takes courage to feel your own pain.
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It takes strength to hide your own pain,
It takes courage to show it and deal with it.
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It takes strength to stand guard,
It takes courage to let down your guard.
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It takes strength to conquer,
It takes courage to surrender.
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It takes strength to endure abuse,
It takes courage to stop it.
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It takes strength to stand alone,
It takes courage to lean on a friend.
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It takes strength to love,
It takes courage to beloved.
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It takes strength to survive,
It takes courage to live.