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Have the courage to live. Anyone can die.
Have the courage to live. Anyone can die.
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.]
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
The fact is, that to do anything in the world worth doing, we must not stand back shivering and thinking read more
The fact is, that to do anything in the world worth doing, we must not stand back shivering and thinking of the cold and danger, but jump in and scramble through as well as we can.
He lives the poetry that he cannot write. The others write the poetry that they dare not realise.
He lives the poetry that he cannot write. The others write the poetry that they dare not realise.
True courage is like a kite; a contrary wind raises it higher.
True courage is like a kite; a contrary wind raises it higher.
Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. read more
Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. Christopher Robin to Pooh
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.
I've developed a new philosophy... I only dread one day at a time.
I've developed a new philosophy... I only dread one day at a time.
