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Sparks of Courage: Inspirational Card Deck

inspirational card deck

Sparks of Courage is a card deck featuring 26 translated Chinese expressions on the power of bravery and grit.

Flip each card to dive deeper into the cultural origins of each expression.

This joyfully vibrant deck makes for the perfect gift, whether for yourself or a kindred spirit in your life.

  • 26 full color cards
  • Card dimensions: 2.75” x 4.75”
  • Deck depth: 0.45”
  • 350 GSM high quality matte card stock

26 inspiring Chinese expressions for the curious explorer.

Take a peek at our cards

FRONT

Enjoy the translated saying paired with a colorful, modern illustration that captures its essence.

BACK

Discover the written expression in its original language, its pronunciation, and literal meaning.

Lastly find out more about the saying's origins, along with any cultural stories or traditions.

Getting started

There is no right or wrong way to enjoy our cards!
But if you want ideas, here are a few.

Relect icon

Reflect

Think back on the greatest moments of courage in your life.

Inspire icon

Inspire

Set intentions for your dreams or next project with a card (or two).

Connect icon

Connect

Use your favorite expressions as a prompt for good conversation

Learn icon

Learn

Expand or test your knowledge of Chinese culture and sayings.

A few illustrated expressions from the deck

Illustration of the expression 'a single tree does not make a forest'
Illustration of the expression 'sow melon seeds, get melons'
Illustration of the expression 'a drop of water shall be repaid with a gushing spring'
Illustration of the expression 'thousands of grains of sand make a tower'
Illustration of the expression 'a saw made of rope cuts through wood'
Illustration of the expression 'a journey of a thousand miles begins beneath one's feet'
Illustration of the expression 'rather be broken jade than flawless clay'
Illustration of the expression 'mountains don't turn, roads do'
Illustration of the expression 'slow birds fly first'

A little note from us

Little Fires Co. is our way of sparking inspiration and great conversations about the magic of languages and cultures everywhere.

Our Sparks of Courage deck, illustrated by Cat and edited by Bon, is the first of what we hope to be many journeys into the cultures of our world.

We hope you enjoy, dear friends!

Sparks of Courage: Inspirational Card Deck

Sparks of Courage is an illustrated card deck of 26 inspiring Chinese expressions on the power of persistence, bravery, and grit.

Front: Translated expression with illustration
Back: The expression in Chinese, pinyin pronunciation, origins, and cultural tidbits

  • 26 full color cards
  • Card dimensions: 2.75” x 4.75”
  • Deck depth: 0.45”
  • 350 GSM (high quality matte card stock)
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Free shipping to the continental United States

14-Day Returns
14-Day Returns

Return your deck for whatever reason within 14 days

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