Courage Quotes

Throughout the history of our young nation, we have seen our military go bravely into battle, armed with courage and willing to make the ultimate sacrifice.

With Pearl Jam, everybody is so good at what they do, it's hard to get up the courage to say, Can I sing this part, or, I want to play guitar. I feel like I have more courage to do that.

A man of great common sense and good taste - meaning thereby a man without originality or moral courage.

It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better things.

A wise woman recognizes when her life is out of balance and summons the courage to act to correct it, she knows the meaning of true generosity, happiness is the reward for a life lived in harmony, with a courage and grace.

I try to be a truthful artist and I try to show a level of courage. I enjoy that. I'm a messenger.

Paul persuaded me to join the band. I would never have had the courage otherwise. It was fun at the beginning. We were playing just for fun, with Paul's group.

Our film examines the heroism, courage and prowess of the Soviet submarine force in ways never seen before.

Courage is rightly esteemed the first of human qualities... because it is the quality which guarantees all others.

Let me start with Yahoo. As we meet today, a Chinese citizen who had the courage to speak his mind on the Internet is in prison because Yahoo chose to share his name and address with the Chinese Government.

I don't understand why people say that I am full of courage. I feel terribly nervous.

Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark place where it leads.

Until the day of his death, no man can be sure of his courage.

Someone once told me the one thread that runs through them all is a premium on personal courage - not intellectual courage, but just plain physical courage.

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

Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.

Before I begin talking about the threats we face, the vulnerabilities that we have, and frankly the courage of the men and women in uniform that stand in harm's way on behalf of a very grateful Nation, let me first honor the sacrifices of September 11.

That's what acting is - it's about... having the courage to allow your audience into the private moments of your characters' lives.

Every man of courage is a man of his word.

It has been my honor to support and work with President Barack Obama, a man who has brought courage and character to the presidency. President Obama's strength of character leads him to do the right thing, even when it isn't the easy thing.

You have to accept whatever comes and the only important thing is that you meet it with courage and with the best that you have to give.

I know that throughout their history, the people of the United States defended their freedom, their liberty, their justice, and their rights - if need be - with their lives. I think their courage is so admirable.

Rosa Parks' courage, determination, and tenacity continue to be an inspiration to all those committed to non-violent protest and change nearly half a century later.

I would kiss you, had I the courage.

My mother taught me that we all have the power to achieve our dreams. What I lacked was the courage.

My talent is such that no undertaking, however vast in size... has ever surpassed my courage.

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.

The more wit the less courage.

Fashion should not be expected to serve in the stead of courage or character.

To create one's world in any of the arts takes courage.