Quotes About Bravery

Sade never understood how exceptional he was in not feeling frightened of freedom.

You could have lived quietly as slaves, but because you longed to be free you are with me here, and to gain that end you must be valiant, strong and undismayed. 24th June 1314, Robert de Brus Bannockburn Battle

We believe faith and freedom must be our guiding stars, for they show us truth, they make us brave, give us hope, and leave us wiser than we were.

Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have ever made a difference in the world, but the Marines don't have that problem.

Above all, we must realize that no arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women. It is a weapon our adversaries in today's world do not have. It is a weapon that we as Americans do have. Let that be understood by those who practice terrorism and prey upon their neighbours.

No arsenal or no weapon in the arsenals of the world is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women.

Nothing in life is so exhilarating as to be shot at without result. (Quoting Churchill)

Some of your countrymen were unable to distinguish between their native dislike for war and the stainless patriotism of those who suffered its scars. But there has been a rethinking and now we can say to you, and say as a nation, thank you for your courage.

These young Americans sent a message to terrorists everywhere ... You can run but you can't hide. (On US pilots who captured four terrorists)

Heroes may not be braver than anyone else. They're just braver 5 minutes longer.

she stood up by sitting down. I'm only standing here because of her.

I did not get on the bus to get arrested. I got on the bus to go home.

I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up.

Something of Rosa

I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear. Knowing what must be done does away with fear.

Never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.

when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear.

You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.

I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.

People always say that I didn't give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn't true. I was not tired physically, or no more tired than I usually was at the end of a working day. I was not old, although some people have an image of me as being old then. I was forty-two. No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.

Arrest me for sitting on a bus? You may do that.

People always say that I didn't give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn't true. No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in

To bring about change, you must not be afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try.

Leaders who become their vision often seem uncommonly brave to the rest of us.