{
  "id": 5045842,
  "title": "Quote Of The Day By Charlie Cox: 'If You're Not Afraid, You Can't Exercise Courage...'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/quote-of-the-day-by-charlie-cox-if-youre-not-afraid-you-cant-exercise",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T08:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TVLine",
    "slug": "tvline",
    "url": "https://www.tvline.com/2249217/quote-of-the-day-charlie-cox-courage/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a 2015 interview with Variety, British actor Charlie Cox expressed his thoughts on fear and courage, stating, \"Daredevil was known as The Man Without Fear and I just thought, Well, I don't think that's very interesting. I don't think it's very interesting to watch someone who's incapable of feeling fear. It also removes from the palate my favorite character attribute, which is courage. If you're not afraid, you can't exercise courage.\" This quote, featured as the \"quote of the day,\" highlights Cox's perspective on the relationship between fear and courage, suggesting that one cannot truly demonstrate courage without the presence of fear. Cox's insights have not only influenced his portrayal of Daredevil but also offer a broader perspective on life, encouraging individuals to face their fears and overcome them, just as he did in his own journey from struggling actor to successful Hollywood star.",
  "summary": "Charlie Cox's \"Daredevil\" character is courageous - but that doesn't mean he's never afraid.",
  "key_points": [
    "Charlie Cox says fear is essential for courage",
    "Daredevil's reputation as fearless character criticized",
    "Cox's quote emphasizes facing fears to be courageous"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}