Start doing the things you think should be done, and start being what you think society should become. Do you believe in free speech? Then speak freely. Do you love the truth? Then tell it. Do you believe in an open society? Then act in the open. Do you believe in a decent and humane society? Then behave decently and humanely. -Adam Michnik.
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The brave man is not he who feels no fear, For that were stupid and irrational; But he, whose noble read more
The brave man is not he who feels no fear, For that were stupid and irrational; But he, whose noble soul its fears subdues, And bravely dares the danger nature shrinks from.
The ideal man bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace,
the best of circumstances.
The ideal man bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace,
the best of circumstances.
I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and row brave by reflection. read more
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.
Courage is the power to let go of the familiar.
Courage is the power to let go of the familiar.
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
Fortune helps the brave.
Fortune helps the brave.
A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for.
A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for.
The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.
The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.
