Consider two individuals facing a crisis. The first is caught in a sudden, heated argument. Voices rise, and in a flash of adrenaline, they deliver a sharp, cutting remark. The room falls silent. In that moment, their action might be mistaken for a form of courage, a willingness to confront, to stand one's ground. The second individual faces a different kind of crisis, one that unfolds not in a single moment but over weeks. They must navigate a complex project at work, facing quiet resistance from colleagues and the looming possibility of failure. Each day, they show up, listen patiently, make difficult but principled decisions, and speak their truth without aggression, even when their voice shakes. This, too, is courage, but of a different sort. It is a quiet, steady resolve.