Full Idea
A plant needs strong roots in the same way human beings need courage.
Gist of Idea
Humans need courage like a plant needs roots
Source
Philippa Foot (Interview with Philippa Foot [2003], p.33)
Book Reference
-: 'Philosophy Now' [-], p.33
A Reaction
I'm not quite convince by the analogy, but I strongly agree with her basic approach.
Related Idea
Idea 5226 True courage is an appropriate response to a dangerous situation [Aristotle]