Quotes About Courage

Chasing down international killers without a firearm is easier than facing my feelings for you.

The criteria for serving one's country should be competence, courage and willingness to serve. When we deny people the chance to serve because of their sexual orientation, we deprive them of their rights of citizenship, and we deprive our armed forces the service of willing and capable Americans.

far buon viso a cattiva sorte (to smile in the face of adversity). I

Better a scarred body than a life of regrets

Playing it safe never got anyone to the summit

Those who hesitate, never make the leap

It may be that Anglicans will have to realize that it is one of the glories of their tradition that it is a tradition without logic or consistency, which depends on the strong clash of opposites, and which in the end provides heroes who are examples of human frailty rather than role-models for uncomplicated courage – which forces the individual to undertake a good deal of hard thinking in order to make sense of the world around, rather than reaching for some simple model in a book.

There comes a time when deceit and defiance must be seen for what they are. At that point, a gathering danger must be directly confronted. At that point, we must show that beyond our resolutions is actual resolve.

It's not just Bin Laden or just those that are involved in the counterterrorism effort. We've gotta cast the net broader than that. But I think it's a - very special tribute that we all owe to the bravery and courage of the men and women in the intelligence and military business who performed so well to finally get it done.

Often, only the confidence instilled by repetition and drill can get them moving. Often, there is a fine line between preparation and bravery.

Love's easy to learn. It's like taking a risk. You set your mind on it and refuse to be afraid, and in no time you feel terrifically exhilarated and all your inhibitions fly out of the window.

May I deal with honour May I act with courage May I achieve humility

I'd always found goodness more interesting then evil, though I was aware this wasn't the most general view. To my mind, it took more work and more courage to be good, an opinion continually reinforced by my own shortcomings.

One of my greatest strengths is to admit my weaknesses.

When humans say that someone "is full of grit", they mean full of courage. Before long the sisters were to prove that they were filled with grit in both senses of the word.

Deal me in. If they want to play checkers, we'll play chess. Fuck them.

One day my grandson said to me, grandpa were you a hero in the war? And i said to him no I'm not a hero, but I have served in a company full of them.

Lastly, ''Hang tough!'' Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity. If you are a leader, a fellow who other fellows look to, you have to keep going.

Before I dozed off, I did not forget to get on my knees and thank God for helping me to live through this day and to ask His help on D+1. I would live this war one day at a time, and I promised myself that if I survived, I would find a small farm somewhere in the Pennsylvania countryside and spend the remainder of my life in quiet and peace.

First and foremost, a leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.

I still wore the rank of a 1st lieutenant. But that was okay because I knew my job, my company, the men, and I felt confident that under fire, I had the right answers. Which gets me to the point: I was a "half-breed." An officer yes, but at heart an enlisted man.

My only concern was whether or not I would let my men down once we entered combat. As a fighting company the men were primed and ready to go, and we fully intended that we were either going to win the ensuing battle or be killed.

later learned that the aircraft carrying Lieutenant Thomas Meehan, 1st Sergeant William Evans, and most of the headquarters element, flew steadily onward, and then did a slow wingover to the right. The plane's landing lights came on as it approached the ground. It appeared they were going to make it, but the aircraft hit a hedgerow and exploded, instantly killing everyone on board. If I survived the jump, I would be the company commander.

live today as if it was ur last and don't ever say it is impossible cos nothing great was achieved with ease