“Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.”
Courage is not the absence of fear — that line shows up here more than once, and for good reason. These quotes explore bravery in all its forms: physical, moral, emotional, and the quiet kind that shows up when you simply refuse to quit.
“Patience, that blending of moral courage with physical timidity.”
“Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.”
“How few there are who have courage enough to own their faults, or resolution enough to mend them.”
“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.”
“We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts.”
“Just two weeks ago, millions of Iraqis defied the threats of terrorists and went to the polls to determine their own future. I congratulate the Iraqi people for the courage they've shown in making these elections so successful.”
“You want to shut up every Negro who has the courage to stand up and fight for the rights of his people, for the rights of workers, and I have been on many a picket line for the steelworkers too.”
“At the same time, I would add that the American people have a lot of courage.”
“You have to have courage to be obedient to God.”
“Women's courage is rather different from men's. The fact that women have to bring up children and look after husbands makes them braver at facing long-term issues, such as illness. Men are more immediately courageous. Lots of people are brave in battle.”
“I want to grow old without facelifts. I want to have the courage to be loyal to the face I have made.”
“Sometimes even to live is an act of courage.”
“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.”
“The valor and courage of our young women and men in the armed services are a shining example to all of the world, and we owe them and their families our deepest respect.”
“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.”
“I don't understand why people say that I am full of courage. I feel terribly nervous.”