“Determination in a single instance is an expression of courage; if it becomes characteristic, a mental habit. But here we are referring not to physical courage but to courage to accept responsibility, courage in the face of a moral danger. This has often been called courage d'esprit, because it is created by the intellect. That, however, does not make it an act of the intellect: it is an act of temperament. Intelligence alone is not courage; we often see that the most intelligent people are irresolute. Since in the rush of events a man is governed by feelings rather than by thought, the intellect needs to arouse the quality of courage, which then supports and sustains it in action.
Looked at in this way, the role of determination is to limit the agonies of doubt and the perils of hesitation when the motives for action are inadequate.”

“Not until the courageous have become smart and the smart courageous, can we feel what often has been erroneously declared: an advancement of human kind.”

“Excessive caution destroys the soul and the heart, because living is an act of courage, and an act of courage is always an act of love.”

“All too often men with physical courage are disappointing in their moral imagination.”

“Many people today believe that cynicism requires courage. Actually, cynicism is the height of cowardice. It is innocence and open-heartedness that requires the true courage -- however often we are hurt as a result of it.”

“It is curious that physical courage should be so common in the world, and moral courage so rare.”

“Art is a personal act of courage, something one human does that creates change in another.”

“To gulp down anger is the most courageous act one can perform. One who does it becomes humble.”

“The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.”

“Love is the most difficult and dangerous form of courage. Courage is the most desperate, admirable and noble kind of love.”