Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage… and honestly, that’s the whole game right there. We’re taught to see vulnerability as a liability, but Brené Brown flips that script completely. It’s not about being weak; it’s about being brave enough to show up as you are, even when it’s uncomfortable. That’s where real strength and connection are born.
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Meaning
This quote reframes vulnerability not as a weakness, but as the very embodiment of truth-telling and courageous action.
Explanation
Here’s the thing I’ve seen play out time and again, both in my own life and with clients: we instinctively recoil from feeling vulnerable. It feels shaky, uncertain. But what Brené is pointing to is that the *feeling* of vulnerability is actually the *sensation of courage* moving through you. It’s the internal signal that you’re telling a hard truth or stepping into an arena where you might get hurt. It’s incredibly uncomfortable, no doubt. But that discomfort isn’t a sign you’re doing it wrong; it’s a sign you’re doing something real. It’s the cost of admission to a more authentic life.
Quote Summary
| Context | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Original Language | English (3668) |
| Category | Wisdom (385) |
| Topics | courage (145), truth (77), vulnerability (47) |
| Literary Style | didactic (370) |
| Emotion / Mood | bold (60) |
| Overall Quote Score | 84 (319) |
Origin & Factcheck
This is straight from Brené Brown’s 2012 book, Daring Greatly, which was published in the United States. You sometimes see powerful quotes about courage and vulnerability misattributed to others, but this one is definitively hers, born from over a decade of research on shame and wholehearted living.
Attribution Summary
| Context | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Author | Brene Brown (257) |
| Source Type | Book (4032) |
| Source/Book Name | Daring Greatly (39) |
| Origin Timeperiod | 21st Century (1892) |
| Original Language | English (3668) |
| Authenticity | Verified (4032) |
Author Bio
Dr Brene Brown is the author of books such as Daring Greatly and The Power of Vulnerability. The TED talk and Netflix production based on her research reached out to millions of audience. She researches effects of courage and vulnerability in shaping people's work and relationships. She leads the Brené Brown Education and Research Group and provides evidence-based insights into practical tools to help people train themselves
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Where is this quotation located?
| Quotation | Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness |
| Book Details | Publication Year/Date: 2012; ISBN/Unique Identifier: 9781592407330; Last edition. Number of pages: 287. |
| Where is it? | Approximate page from 2012 Gotham edition |