Quotes About Courage

This cultural hubris, or overweening presumption about what we are entitled to from a universe that is basically insensitive to human needs, generally leads to trouble. The unwarranted sense of security sooner or later results in a rude awakening. When people start believing that progress is inevitable and life easy, they may quickly lose courage and determination in the face of the first signs of adversity. As they realize that what they had believed in is not entirely

try very hard to be at the cutting edge of problems. Very often that puts me so far out in front that people are upset about it, but that's OK.

The whine of the victim is absent from his repertoire—as from that of practically all the individuals we interviewed.

Up is not an easy direction. It defies gravity, both cultural and magnetic.

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference."5

Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

When we meet the great men and women of the Bible face-to-face, we may be surprised to discover just how much like us they are. It is faith in a great God that makes a great man or woman of God.

He also sees the good qualities in your life and the willingness in your spirit—even more than you can see them yourself. We try to obey God but stumble outwardly. By doing this, we mirror what Samuel did when he was anointing David; we look at the outward appearance. When we stumble, we feel as if we are total hypocrites, and then we want to quit. God sees us fall, but He also sees the cry in our hearts to obey Him and succeed. Many times this truth has given me the courage to go on.

Sometimes you just need to steer into the wind, meet the wave head-on, and trust in your ship.

that line that balances Paralysis of Analysis against the Nike slogan "Just Do It.

Michael: There's nothing here to fear. Lucifer: Well, there's always the truth.

Be yourself, until you bleed.

On into the void he flies, unafraid. There is nothing in mere absence that can cow him. Or loneliness. Or the lack of maps and charts. For he is his own path. And he sees by his own light. We watch him from a great distance. From a vantage point no less subjective, no less absolute. And so it's hard to tell whether he imposes himself on the emptiness, or becomes it.

Could it hurt to take a look? The answer was yes, of course. It's always yes. But I went anyway.

Be the light in the dark, be the calm in the storm and be at peace while at war.

Care not what they say about the color of your skin let the brilliant light of your soul blind them.

Those that walk with fear will always be too busy hiding.

Always follow your Heart; unless it's been broken, then you must lead it. Back into Love, The Universe

There are angels who dare not tread where you've trod and who find your courage utterly breathtaking.

happy. Which means follow your dreams, face your fears, and every single day move forward.

Go for love. Dare to see the greater truths.

If you have absolutely no idea of which direction to move in, move in any direction.

Although the war in which you fought took place more than half-a-century ago, your courage, your sacrifice and your patriotism reaches through the decades and inspires us today.

thirty good men and women left to defend