i had to test your courage, the stranger said.courage is the quality most essential to understand the Language of the World...you must not let up, even after having come so far, he continued. you must love the desert, but never trust it completely. because the desert tests all men: it challenges every step, and kills those who become distracted.

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  • Courage — Facing fear, adversity, and uncertainty with bravery
  • Life — Reflections on the meaning, challenges, and beauty of life

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