Ah, well, there's physical bravery, which is of the moment...and which is very desirable in time of combat or sudden physical emergency.

And then there's moral courage, which is a wholly different matter. It requires facing different forms of danger than the physical variety, more longlasting forms of danger, and it must meet the demands not just of the moment...but of the long haul. It must take the needs of many others into account, not just the needs of the men in one's combat unit. It is less common than physical bravery, and much more vital in the field of politics and social action.

A wolverine is physically brave, but can you trust him to do the right thing when it may not be in his own personal interest?