Courage is an important value but not a virtue unless it is moral courage. ... But to have moral courage means to do what is right simply because it is the right thing to do even at personal sacrifice. Courage is an ethical value if it is applied in a moral way.

Is courage a virtue or a value?

Courage is a virtue when we choose to do good, especially when that is most difficult. Courage most demands our respect when it incurs risk without selfish motivation. Courage is moral strength in the face of danger. Courage is most virtuous when it is combined with knowledge, wisdom, and opinion.

What is courage as value?

Courage is the ability to do what needs to be done, regardless of the cost or risk. Integrity is the ability to do the right thing, no matter what the doubts or temptations. A leader who can consistently do the right things, when they need to be done, is a leader with courage and integrity.