Quotes about courage
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Confucius photo

“To worship to other than one's own ancestral spirits is brown-nosing. If you see what is right and fail to act on it, you lack courage.”

Confucius (-551–-479 BC) Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher

(zh-TW) 非其鬼而祭之,諂也。見義不為,無勇也。
The Analects, Chapter I, Chapter II

James Mattis photo

“I think the rewards for moral courage are promotion. ... Any institution gets the behavior it rewards. Now if the institution gets rotten, you can have a problem with this. It's happened to institutions, it's happened to corporations. It's why you have to be very alert to this to keep your personal and managerial integrity.”

James Mattis (1950) 26th and current United States Secretary of Defense; United States Marine Corps general

Interview with David Brooks on C-SPAN (9 June 2019), time code 48:00 https://www.c-span.org/video/?463748-1/defense-secretary-jim-mattis-discusses-military-career-leadership

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Tenzin Gyatso photo
Pat Riley photo
Michelle Obama photo
Harry Emerson Fosdick photo
Paulo Coelho photo
Prevale photo

“He writes the page of every day of his life who has the courage to live his dreams.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: (it) Scrive la pagina di ogni giorno della sua vita colui che ha il coraggio di vivere i propri sogni.
Source: prevale.net

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“The individual who takes advantage of the power he has to impose exclusively the interests to his advantage, is a failure absolutely devoid of courage and value.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: (it) L'individuo che approfitta del potere che ha per imporre esclusivamente gli interessi a suo vantaggio, è un fallito assolutamente privo di coraggio e valore.
Source: prevale.net

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“In difficult moments, be an example of courage.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: (it) Nei momenti difficili, sii esempio di coraggio.
Source: prevale.net

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“A Catholic monk is one who doesn't have the courage to face life fully.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: (it) Un monaco cattolico è colui che non ha il coraggio di affrontare appieno la vita.
Source: prevale.net

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“Courage, strength and value of a person are measured by the ability to face up difficulties.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: (it) ​Coraggio, forza e valore di una persona si misurano dalla capacità di affrontare le difficoltà.
Source: prevale.net

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“My mother, a woman with a sweet, good, sensitive and elegant soul, with a big heart. A woman with personality, strong character and a courage that she knows no bounds.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: (it) ​Mia madre, una donna dall'animo dolce, buono, sensibile ed elegante, con un cuore grande. Una donna con personalità, dal carattere forte ed un coraggio che non conosce limiti.
Source: prevale.net

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“The elements that make a mother special: love, sweetness, character, patience and courage.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: (it) Gli elementi che rendono speciale una madre: amore, dolcezza, carattere, pazienza e coraggio.
Source: prevale.net

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Muhammad Ali Jinnah photo
Moon So-ri photo

“Directing takes more courage than acting.”

Moon So-ri (1974) South Korean actress

As quoted in "Moon So-ri interview: “I wasn’t relaxed enough for us to improvise!”" in Eastern Kicks (6 June 2018) https://www.easternkicks.com/features/moon-so-ri-interview-2

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Sarojini Naidu photo

“We want deeper sincerity of motive, a greater courage in speech and earnestness in action.”

Sarojini Naidu (1879–1949) Indian politician, governor of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh from 1947 to 1949

Best Inspirational quotes by Sarojini Naidu, Happy Wishes https://happywishes20.com/quotes/best-inspirational-quotes-by-sarojini-naidu/,

Ingrid Bergman photo
Paulo Coelho photo
Bill Moyers photo

“Bullies — political bullies, economic bullies, and religious bullies — cannot be appeased; they have to be opposed with courage, clarity, and conviction. This is never easy. These Fanaticism|true believers don't fight fair. Robert's Rules of Order is not one of their holy texts.”

Bill Moyers (1934) American journalist

"The Sport of God https://www.commondreams.org/views/2005/09/09/911-and-sport-god", speech accepting the Union Medal of the Union Theological Seminary (7 September 2005), as quoted Moyers on Democracy (2008), p. 375

“Divine way is extremely difficult to tread, but you should not despair. If you have courage, true aspiration, and ardency of love, then come to this path, otherwise be silent.”

Bu Ali Shah Qalandar (1209–1324) Indian Sufi saint

Source: The Sayings and Teachings of the Great Mystics of Islam (2004), p. 271

Harry Emerson Fosdick photo

“Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
Lest we miss Thy kingdom's goal,
Lest we miss Thy kingdom's goal.”

Harry Emerson Fosdick (1878–1969) American pastor

Source: God of Grace and God of Glory (1930)

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Ted Cruz photo

“You think you can be as heroic as he was, simply by dying. But he doesn’t take courage to die. That’s easy. It takes courage to live.”

Lisa Goldstein (1953) fantasy and science fiction writer

Source: The Red Magician (1982), Chapter 9 (p. 137)

Jurnee Smollett photo

“You are not weak. You are brave. One of the bravest I know. Speaking your truth, a person living at the intersection of multiple identities, unapologetically, takes courage. I love you”

Jurnee Smollett (1986) American actress

14 February 2019 https://twitter.com/jurneesmollett/status/1096168270506258432 re Jussie Smollett (older brother)

Vera Stanley Alder photo
Edgar Guest photo
Edgar Guest photo
Dick Winters photo
Rita Levi-Montalcini photo
Prevale photo

“Instict to dare and courage to fight: essential elements in a woman to love.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: (it) Istinto per osare e coraggio per lottare: elementi essenziali in una donna da amare.
Source: prevale.net

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“Emptiness is not what we thought. Neither is mindfulness or fear. Compassion—not what we thought. Love. Buddha nature. Courage.”

Pema Chödron (1936) American philosopher

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (1997)

Pema Chödron photo

“Impermanence becomes vivid in the present moment; so do compassion and wonder and courage. And so does fear.”

Pema Chödron (1936) American philosopher

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (1997)

“Courage, combined with stupidity, does not make successful soldiers.”

Jack Cady (1932–2004) American writer

Source: Kilroy Was Here (1996), p. 133

Ron English photo

“It takes a different kind of courage to be a coward.”

Ron English (1959) American artist

Ron English's Fauxlosophy: Volume 2 (2022)

Swami Sivananda photo
John Wong Soo Kau photo

“We are bound to encounter many failures, difficulties, pains, trials, temptations and disappointments. Whatever it is, we are called to be courageous, striving continuously because Jesus is with us always. He will never abandon us.”

John Wong Soo Kau (1968) Malaysian Archbishop

Archbishop John: True Happiness Is in Serving and Giving, Not Wealth https://www.borneotoday.net/archbishop-john-true-happiness-is-in-serving-and-giving-not-wealth/ (2018)

Joe Biden photo

“The people of Ukraine continue to inspire the world with their courage and resolve as they fight bravely to defend their country and their democracy against Russian aggression.”

Joe Biden (1942) 47th Vice President of the United States (in office from 2009 to 2017)

Statement by President Joe Biden on Additional Security Assistance to Ukraine (June 1, 2022) https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/06/01/statement-by-president-joe-biden-on-additional-security-assistance-to-ukraine-2/
2022, June 2022

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Fala Chen photo

“In China, literally in elementary school, we have to sit a certain way. You can't raise your hand anytime, you can’t speak in class. So, it takes a lot of courage and experimenting to kind of try to break that.”

Fala Chen (1982) Hong Kong actress

"Fala Chen Came to America to Find Herself—And Wound Up Being Cast in a Groundbreaking Marvel Movie" in Harpers Bazaar https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a37711969/fala-chen-shang-chi-and-the-legend-of-the-ten-rings/ (24 September 2021)

Ayaan Hirsi Ali photo

“That is my dream. But frankly, I do not know if Western feminists have the courage or clarity of vision to help me realize it.”

Ayaan Hirsi Ali (1969) Dutch feminist, author

Source: 2010s, Nomad: A Personal Journey Through the Clash of Civilizations (2010), Chapter 15, “Dishonor, Death, and Feminists” (p. 235)

Maximilien Robespierre photo

“Citizens, imagination usually sets the limits of the possible and the impossible; but when you have the will to do good, you must have the courage to cross these limits.”

Maximilien Robespierre (1758–1794) French revolutionary lawyer and politician

13 August 1793, Presenting his education plan to the National Convention
Misc Quotes

Kim Stanley Robinson photo
Donald Wills Douglas Sr. photo
Prevale photo

“In this world, to survive you have to be a strong, courageous woman, a woman who overcomes difficulties by turning them into successes. A woman with dedication, intuition, costancy, honor, loyalty and sweetness. A woman not for everyone, but only for those who dare to have her by her side.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: In questo mondo, per sopravvivere devi essere una donna forte, coraggiosa, una donna che supera le difficoltà trasformandole in successi. Una donna con dedizione, intuizione, costanza, onore, lealtà e dolcezza. Una donna non per tutti, ma solo per chi osa averla al suo fianco.
Source: prevale.net

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“The individuals who hide behind excuses, because they don't have the courage to report what they think, they are of one embarrassing existence.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: Gli individui che si nascondono dietro scuse, perché non hanno il coraggio di riferire ciò che pensano, sono di una esistenza imbarazzante.
Source: prevale.net

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“It's the moments when we take risks that show the courage we have in speaking our minds.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: Sono i momenti in cui corriamo dei rischi che mostrano il coraggio che abbiamo nel dire ciò che pensiamo.
Source: prevale.net

Douglas MacArthur photo

“Duty, Honor, Country - those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be. They are your rallying point to build courage when courage seems to fail, to regain faith when there seems to be little cause for faith, to create hope when hope becomes forlorn...”

Douglas MacArthur (1880–1964) U.S. Army general of the army, field marshal of the Army of the Philippines

Sylvanus Thayer Award acceptance speech to the cadets of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York (12 May 1962)

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“When life challenges you… and with time, patience, resistance and courage you will break down all the difficulties, she it will equalize its accounts: giving you the impossible.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: Quando la vita ti sfida... e con il tempo, la pazienza, la resistenza ed il coraggio abbatterai tutte le difficoltà, lei pareggerà i suoi conti: donandoti l'impossibile.
Source: prevale.net

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“Facing pain causes an emotional change of resistance, strength and courage in the existential pathway of every living being.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: Affrontare il dolore, provoca un cambiamento emotivo di resistenza, forza e coraggio, nel percorso esistenziale di ogni essere vivente.
Source: prevale.net

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“The charm of a woman can be manifested in courage, mystery and her way of thinking.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: Il fascino di una donna può manifestarsi nel coraggio, nel mistero e nel suo modo di pensare.
Source: prevale.net

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“Every woman, from becoming and feeling like a real mother, fights every day like a warrior in the name of love for her child with strength, courage and making great sacrifices; so that she always manages to give him serenity, happiness, security and will to live.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: Ogni donna, dal diventare e sentirsi una vera madre, lotta ogni giorno come una guerriera nel nome dell'amore per il proprio figlio con forza, coraggio e facendo grandi sacrifici; affinché riesca sempre a donargli serenità, felicità, sicurezza e voglia di vivere.
Source: prevale.net

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“In life, choose a sweet, strong, courageous, enterprising, cute, loyal, charming, elegant and perverse person at your side. She must be able to take your breath away just thinking about her.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: Nella vita, al vostro fianco scegliete una persona dolce, forte, coraggiosa, intraprendente, carina, leale, affascinante, elegante e perversa. Deve essere in grado di togliervi il respiro al solo suo pensiero.
Source: prevale.net

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“Sometimes it's the courage to move on that will give you the chance to find happiness.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: A volte è il coraggio di andare avanti che vi darà la possibilità di trovare la felicità.
Source: prevale.net

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“When I lack courage, I find it in my mother's eyes.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: Quando mi manca il coraggio, lo trovo negli occhi di mia madre.
Source: prevale.net

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“There are three categories of individuals: the false, the envious and the bad. The false, do not have the courage to show themselves and be themselves. The envious, they do not take advantage to learn something new and be able to do better. The villains, they willfully and severely harm the health of others.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: Esistono tre categorie di individui: i falsi, gli invidiosi ed i cattivi. I falsi, non hanno il coraggio di mostrarsi ed essere se stessi. Gli invidiosi, non approfittano per imparare qualcosa di nuovo e poter fare di meglio. I cattivi, danneggiano volontariamente e gravemente la salute degli altri.
Source: prevale.net

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“Who is succesfull in life is he who dares to transform his fears into courage.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: Chi ha successo nella vita è colui che osa trasformare le sue paure in coraggio.
Source: prevale.net

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“Those who can manage maintain a sense of humor in the face of difficulties, as well as having an elevated inner strength, wisdom and much courage, are great examples of life who inspire who around them to do the same.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: Coloro che riescono a mantenere il senso dell'umorismo di fronte alle difficoltà, oltre ad avere un'elevata forza interiore, saggezza e molto coraggio, sono grandi esempi di vita che ispirano chi li circonda a fare lo stesso.
Source: prevale.net

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“In a woman: beauty attracts, sweetness captures, charm seduces, character intrigues and courage conquers.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: In una donna: la bellezza attrae, la dolcezza cattura, il fascino seduce, il carattere intriga e il coraggio conquista.
Source: prevale.net

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“I wish I could give you my eyes so that I could show you your superlative beauty, your intriguing charm, your inimitable personality, your sympathy and your remarkable and constant courage.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: Vorrei poterti donare i miei occhi per mostrarti la tua superlativa bellezza, il tuo intrigante fascino, la tua inimitabile personalità, la tua simpatia ed il tuo notevole e costante coraggio.
Source: prevale.net

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“A man's virility manifests itself in moments of courage, seriousness, necessity and above all reliability.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: La virilità di un uomo si manifesta nei momenti di coraggio, serietà, necessità e soprattutto affidabilità.
Source: prevale.net

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“The essential in life is not to have a sexy body, but a many of courage.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: L'essenziale nella vita non è avere un corpo sexy, ma avere coraggio.
Source: prevale.net

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“You will be happy when you find the courage to build the world you would like to live in.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: Sarete felici quando troverete il coraggio di costruire il mondo in cui vorreste vivere.
Source: prevale.net

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“Life communicates in a strange way: it does so through signals and codes. You think you already know them all, but you don't. Each person who enters your life teaches you a new word: affection, friendship, trust, competition, success, love, pleasure, respect, longing, loneliness, courage, betrayal, disappointment…. My favourite words have always been love, pleasure, respect and trust; the last one I learnt was courage.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: La vita comunica in modo strano: lo fa attraverso segnali e codici. Pensate di conoscerli già tutti, ma non è così. Ogni persona che entra nella vostra vita vi insegna una nuova parola: affetto, amicizia, fiducia, competizione, successo, amore, piacere, rispetto, desiderio, solitudine, coraggio, tradimento, delusione... . Le mie parole preferite sono sempre state amore, piacere, rispetto e fiducia; l'ultima che ho imparato è stata coraggio.
Source: prevale.net

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“A person who hides behind any excuse not to face reality is a person without courage and dignity. You will not have lost it, it will never have been part of your life.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: Una persona che si nasconde dietro una scusa qualsiasi per non affrontare la reatà, è una persona senza coraggio e dignità. Non l'avrete persa, non avrà mai fatto parte della vostra vita.
Source: prevale.net

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“Everything that did not kill you will make you face life differently: with love, strength, confidence, experience and courage.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: Tutto ciò che non vi ha ucciso vi farà affrontare la vita in modo diverso: con amore, forza, fiducia, esperienza e coraggio.
Source: prevale.net