Every man has his own courage, and is betrayed because he seeks in himself the courage of other persons. Emerson, Ralph Waldo
Every man of courage is a man of his word. Corneille, Pierre
Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the grey twilight that knows not victory nor defeat. Roosevelt, Theodore
Give us the fortitude to endure the things which cannot be changed, and the courage to change the things which should be changed, and the wisdom to know one from the other. Hart, Oliver J.
Half a man’s wisdom goes with his courage. Emerson, Ralph Waldo
I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self. Aristotle
I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and row brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death. Paine, Thomas
I’d rather give my life than be afraid to give it. Johnson, Lyndon Baines
It takes vision and courage to create-it takes faith and courage to prove. Young, Owen D.
