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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.
He who does not have the courage to speak up for his rights cannot earn the respect of others.
He who does not have the courage to speak up for his rights cannot earn the respect of others.
Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air.
Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air.
 Tender handed stroke a nettle,
 And it stings you for your pains;
  Grasp it like a man read more 
 Tender handed stroke a nettle,
 And it stings you for your pains;
  Grasp it like a man of mettle,
   And it soft as silk remains. 
There's no substitute for guts.
There's no substitute for guts.
The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and read more
The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it.
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.
Come to the edge,' he said. They said, 'We are afraid.' 'Come to the edge,' he said. They came. He read more
Come to the edge,' he said. They said, 'We are afraid.' 'Come to the edge,' he said. They came. He pushed them... And they flew. -Peter McWilliams.
The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.
The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.