Quotes About Courage

Louis L'Amour

told himself. He might

tawny-headed man

There is no safety anywhere,' he said quietly, 'but you do not seem a man who is used to safety. Ride well.

He recognized the feeling for what it was - the need within him to protect and care for something beyond himself. It was that in part that these past years had led him to fight so many fights that were not his. And yet, was not the cause of human liberty and freedom always every man's trust? (A Man Called Trent, chapter 1)

It was better to live one day as a lion, than a dozen years as a sheep.

the way of men. One fights one's battles alone, not asking mercy nor expecting help.

Dealing with Indians I found them of shrewd intelligence, quick to detect the false, quick to appreciate quality, quick to resent contempt and to appreciate bravery. So much of the Indian's life was predicated upon courage that he respected it above all else. He needed courage in the hunt, and in warfare, and to achieve success within the

Dealing with Indians I found them of shrewd intelligence, quick to detect the false, quick to appreciate quality, quick to resent contempt and to appreciate bravery. So much of the Indian's life was predicated upon courage that he respected it above all else. He needed courage in the hunt, and in warfare, and to achieve success within the tribe he needed both courage and wit.

about him, although not many

I've nothing against a man being scared as long as he does what has to be done Ã¢â'¬Â¦ being scared can keep a man from getting killed and often makes a better fighter of him.

It is well for men to risk dangers, for we have broad backs to bear the blows, but I marvel at the courage of women who go with us, and must think of bearing children alone, and in a far place.

do, but he was a man of many experiences, and in the past there had always been a way out. Usually there was, if a man took his time and kept his head.

He had seemed huge and fat. He was all of that, but he was also a man of unbelievable strength. His

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One would be a man alone, and alone he must fight and die, or fight and live.

eat the meat of strange animals before I died.

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It is good to say that you are afraid," Sakim said. "It is not good to be too bold. A little fear makes a man think. It is better to be a little afraid, and yet do what has to be done.

do you want to explain those?" He gestured

I cannot believe in anything else. A man needs heroes. He needs to believe in strength, nobility and courage. Otherwise we become sheep to be herded to the slaughterhouse of death. I believe this. I am a soldier. I try to fight for the right cause. Sometimes it is hard to know.

I mean what I say, Hyatt. That young man is all that stands between us and savagery. He's the thin line of protection, and when he walks out there on the street his life is on the line every minute he wears that badge.

One of the easiest ways to be brave is to have bravery expected of you.

He did not take chances, but had helped to bury men who did.