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    I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and row brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.

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There's only one way you can fail, and that's to quit.

There's only one way you can fail, and that's to quit.

by Brian Hays Found in: Courage Quotes,
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O friends, be men, and let your hearts be strong,
And let no warrior in the heat of fight
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O friends, be men, and let your hearts be strong,
And let no warrior in the heat of fight
Do what may bring him shame in others' eyes;
For more of those who shrink from shame are safe
Than fall in battle, while with those who flee
Is neither glory nor reprieve from death.

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The man who is just and resolute will not be moved from his
settled purpose, either by the misdirected read more

The man who is just and resolute will not be moved from his
settled purpose, either by the misdirected rage of his fellow
citizens, or by the threats of an imperious tryant.
[Lat., Justum et tenacem propositi virum
Non civium ardor prava jubentium,
Non vultus instantis tyranni,
Mente quatit solida.]

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Physical courage, which despises all danger, will make a man brave in one way; and moral courage, which despises all read more

Physical courage, which despises all danger, will make a man brave in one way; and moral courage, which despises all opinion, will make a man brave in another.

by Charles Caleb Colton Found in: Courage Quotes,
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Grant what thou commandest and then command what thou wilt.

Grant what thou commandest and then command what thou wilt.

by St. Augustine Found in: Courage Quotes,
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Courage enlarges, cowardice diminishes resources. In desperate straits the fears of the timid aggravate the dangers that imperil the brave.

Courage enlarges, cowardice diminishes resources. In desperate straits the fears of the timid aggravate the dangers that imperil the brave.

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Whistling to keep myself from being afraid.

Whistling to keep myself from being afraid.

by John Dryden Found in: Courage Quotes,
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Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees all others. -Winston Churchill.

Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees all others. -Winston Churchill.

by Winston Churchill Found in: Courage Quotes,
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Valor is a gift. Those having it never know for sure whether they have it till the test comes. And read more

Valor is a gift. Those having it never know for sure whether they have it till the test comes. And those having it in one test never know for sure if they will have it when the next test comes.

by Carl Sandburg Found in: Courage Quotes,
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