Courage is as contagious as fear. — Susan Sontag

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Courage is as contagious as fear.

Susan Sontag

2003

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Courage vs. fear Courage Fear

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2003

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Susan Sontag

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Sontag, Susan. "Of Courage and Resistance." The Romero Award Ceremony. 30 Mar. 2003, Rothko Chapel, Houston, TX, USA. Keynote address.

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