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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.

by Thomas Paine Found in: Courage Quotes,
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We are not downhearted, but we cannot understand what is
happening to our neighbours.

We are not downhearted, but we cannot understand what is
happening to our neighbours.

by Joseph Chamberlain 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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It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

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A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer.

A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer.

by Ralph Waldo Emerson Found in: Courage Quotes,
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As to honor -- you know -- it's a very fine mediaeval inheritance which women never got hold of. It read more

As to honor -- you know -- it's a very fine mediaeval inheritance which women never got hold of. It wasn't theirs.

by Joseph Conrad Found in: Courage Quotes,
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Half a man's wisdom goes with his courage.

Half a man's wisdom goes with his courage.

by Ralph Waldo Emerson Found in: Courage Quotes,
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Start doing the things you think should be done, and start being what you think society should become. Do you read more

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.

by Adam Michnik Found in: Courage Quotes,
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Sometimes even to live is an act of courage.

Sometimes even to live is an act of courage.

by Lucius Annaeus Seneca Found in: Courage Quotes,
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