Truth and Valor
What about Valor, however? For many, this “old” word may conjure up ideas of medieval courage in battle. But when we study the origins of Valor, the meaning becomes wider and deeper:
Word Origin and History for Valor:
n.
c.1300, “value, worth,” from Old French valour “strength, value, valor,” from Late Latin valorem (nominative valor) “value, worth,” from stem of Latin valere “be worth, be strong” (see valiant). The meaning “courage” is first recorded 1580s, from Italian valore, from the same Late Latin w
Others may not always appreciate the worth of our work at the time, or value it as highly as we think they should. But if we hold fast to its true purpose, that recognition will come.
Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with Truth and Valor!
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Paul Newman
9 years agoMerry Christmas to you and your family.
John Spence
9 years agoWhat a wonderful post, and especially meaningful to me. Bill, I have very much enjoyed reading your blog this past year and look forward to more of your wisdom and ideas in 2016. My very best to you and everyone at Yellowstone. Take good care my friend – John