True courage is not the brutal force of vulgar heroes, but the firm resolve of virtue and reason.

True courage is not the brutal force of vulgar heroes, but the firm resolve of virtue and reason.

Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties read more

Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires courage.

Few persons have courage enough to appear as good as they really
are.

Few persons have courage enough to appear as good as they really
are.

Bravery has no place where it can avail nothing.

Bravery has no place where it can avail nothing.

Courage is the power to let go of the familiar.

Courage is the power to let go of the familiar.

A timid person is frightened before a danger, a coward during the time, and a courageous person afterwards. -Paul Richter.

A timid person is frightened before a danger, a coward during the time, and a courageous person afterwards. -Paul Richter.

The fearless are merely fearless. People who act in spite of their fear are truly brave. - November 11, 1999.

The fearless are merely fearless. People who act in spite of their fear are truly brave. - November 11, 1999.

I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my read more

I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain. - Dune, "Litany Against Fear", 1965.

God places the heaviest burden on those who can carry its weight.

God places the heaviest burden on those who can carry its weight.