Courage Quotes

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.

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

Aristotle

More Courage Quotes

“It takes both courage and talent to stand up in front of fellow human beings and make them crack a smile, and at the same time keep it clean.”

Ray Comfort

“There is not a single Muslim leader today who has the courage and commitment to defend Islam and Muslims, they are all in awe of the United States and other Western powers, and are indebted to them.”

Abu Bakar Bashir

“You will find as you grow older that courage is the rarest of all qualities to be found in public life.”

Benjamin Disraeli

“My great hope is to laugh as much as I cry to get my work done and try to love somebody and have the courage to accept the love in return.”

Maya Angelou

“Courage is being afraid but going on anyhow.”

Dan Rather

“I want to find the candidates who understand the principles of American exceptionalism and have the character, the courage, and the confidence to actually lead the greatest nation in the world.”

Jim DeMint

“Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts.”

John Wooden

“Just remaining quietly in the presence of God, listening to Him, being attentive to Him, requires a lot of courage and know-how.”

Thomas Merton

“In all realms of life it takes courage to stretch your limits, express your power, and fulfill your potential... it's no different in the financial realm.”

Suze Orman

“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.”

Bill Frist

“Courage consists not in hazarding without fear but being resolutely minded in a just cause.”

Plutarch

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