Courage Quotes

If we bring not the good courage of minds covetous of truth, and truth only, prepared to hear all things, and decide upon all things, according to evidence, we should do more wisely to sit down contented in ignorance, than to bestir ourselves only to reap disappointment.

Courage stands halfway between cowardice and rashness, one of which is a lack, the other an excess of courage.

Courage means to keep working a relationship, to continue seeking solutions to difficult problems, and to stay focused during stressful periods.

The principles of living greatly include the capacity to face trouble with courage, disappointment with cheerfulness, and trial with humility.

It is up to African leaders to show their will and political courage in order to assure that this new pan-African institution becomes an efficient instrument and not a place for endless discussions.

Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity.

Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.

He's nice enough not to want to be associated with a nasty remark but not nice enough not to make it. Lacking the courage of one's nastiness does not make one nice.

Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees the others.

Part of courage is simple consistency.

It is a blessed thing that in every age some one has had the individuality enough and courage enough to stand by his own convictions.

The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart.

I never thought much of the courage of a lion tamer. Inside the cage he is at least safe from people.

Values are principles and ideas that bring meaning to the seemingly mundane experience of life. A meaningful life that ultimately brings happiness and pride requires you to respond to temptations as well as challenges with honor, dignity, and courage.

I have three favorite politicians: Reagan, Truman, and Bobby Kennedy - Bobby for showing remarkable political courage despite being loathed by many on both sides.

It is up to African leaders to show their will and political courage in order to assure that this new pan-African institution becomes an efficient instrument and not a place for endless discussions.

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

If you are lucky enough to find a way of life you love, you have to find the courage to live it.

Courage to be is the key to revelatory power of the feminist revolution.

Everybody, even me, sometimes had to compromise on something, doing things we know to be wrong, and this happens doing whatever job in the world. But a singer must have the courage of saying no.

The best thing to do is stare it in the face and move on. We have to face our fears and plow through. I think taking chances takes a lot more courage than staying stagnant and doing what's safe and comfortable.

Change will never happen when people lack the ability and courage to see themselves for who they are.

Great tragedy has come to us, and we are meeting it with the best that is in our country, with courage and concern for others because this is America. This is who we are.

TV is so different from the movies. It takes a lot of stamina because you work such long hours. It is really challenging. You are learning the next day's lines while you are shooting today's scenes. I found courage I never realised I had. I hope to do more.

A man of courage flees forward, in the midst of new things.

The strangest, most generous, and proudest of all virtues is true courage.

What I love about the East End is that there's a great perseverance, determination and courage. What I dislike about it is that there is sometimes a celebration of ignorance.

And I love that even in the toughest moments, when we're all sweating it - when we're worried that the bill won't pass, and it seems like all is lost - Barack never lets himself get distracted by the chatter and the noise. Just like his grandmother, he just keeps getting up and moving forward... with patience and wisdom, and courage and grace.

More firm and sure the hand of courage strikes, when it obeys the watchful eye of caution.

Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties.