But you be strong and do not lose courage, for there is reward for your work. [ Chronicles 15:7].

But you be strong and do not lose courage, for there is reward for your work. [ Chronicles 15:7].

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.

I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with read more

I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It's when you know you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what.

Courage is the ladder on which all the other virtues mount.

Courage is the ladder on which all the other virtues mount.

Courage is being afraid but going on anyhow.

Courage is being afraid but going on anyhow.

I think the Romans call it Stoicism.

I think the Romans call it Stoicism.

The scars you acquire while exercising courage will never make you feel inferior.

The scars you acquire while exercising courage will never make you feel inferior.

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.

Be steadfast as a tower that doth not bend its stately summit to
the tempest's shock.
[It., Sta read more

Be steadfast as a tower that doth not bend its stately summit to
the tempest's shock.
[It., Sta come torre ferme, che non crolla
Giammai la cima per soffiar de' venti.]