Quotes by Courage I always disliked dogs, those protectors of cowards who lack the courage to fight an assailant themselves. August Strindberg fighting dog courage Few persons have courage enough to appear as good as they really are. Augustus Hare have-courage enough courage You should never let your fears prevent you from doing what you know is right. Aung San Suu Kyi women should courage Fearlessness may be a gift but perhaps more precious is the courage acquired through endeavour, courage that comes from cultivating the habit of refusing to let fear dictate one's actions, courage that could be described as 'grace under pressure' - grace which is renewed repeatedly in the face of harsh, unremitting pressure. Aung San Suu Kyi grace courage may There is nothing to compare with the courage of ordinary people whose names are unknown and whose sacrifices pass unnoticed. The courage that dares without recognition, without the protection of media attention, is a courage that humbles and inspires and reaffirms our faith in humanity. Aung San Suu Kyi sacrifice names courage There are two sides to every issue: one side is right and the other is wrong, but the middle is always evil. Ayn Rand two-sides courage inspirational It was the only thing I ever really wanted. And that’s the sin that can’t be forgiven--that I hadn’t done what I wanted. It feels so dirty and pointless and monstrous, as one feels about insanity, because there’s no sense to it, no dignity, nothing but pain--and wasted pain...why do they always teach us that it’s easy and evil to do what we want and that we need discipline to restrain ourselves? It’s the hardest thing in the world--to do what we want. And it takes the greatest kind of courage. Ayn Rand pain courage dirty Serenity comes from the ability to say “Yes” to existence. Courage comes from the ability to say “No” to the wrong choices made by others. Ayn Rand choices-made bravery courage What is morality, she asked. Judgement to distinguish right and wrong, vision to see the truth, and courage to act upon it, dedication to that which is good, integrity to stand by the good at any price. Ayn Rand dedication courage integrity Do not keep silent when your own ideas and values are being attacked. If a dictatorship ever comes to this country, it will be by the fault of those who keep silent. We are still free enough to speak. Do we have time? No one can tell. Ayn Rand freedom courage country It does not matter that only a few in each generation will grasp and achieve the full reality of man's proper stature-and the rest will betray it. It is those few that move the world and give life its meaning-and it is those few that I have always sought to address. The rest are no concern of mine; it is not me or "The Fountainhead" that they will betray: it is their own souls. Ayn Rand betrayal courage life Don't help me or serve me, but let me see it once, because I need it. Don't work for my happiness, my brothers — show me yours — show me that it is possible — show me your achievement — and the knowledge will give me courage for mine. Ayn Rand brother courage happiness Get the hell out of my way! Ayn Rand strength courage philosophy History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats. B. C. Forbes perseverance courage inspirational He who has faith has... an inward reservoir of courage, hope, confidence, calmness, and assuring trust that all will come out well - even though to the world it may appear to come out most badly. B. C. Forbes confidence faith courage What you have outside you counts less than what you have inside you. B. C. Forbes confidence courage fear Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit. Baltasar Gracian fruit wisdom courage Knowledge without courage is sterile. Baltasar Gracian courage I will never forget that the only reason I'm standing here today is because somebody, somewhere stood up for me when it was risky. Stood up when it was hard. Stood up when it wasn't popular. And because that somebody stood up, a few more stood up. And then a few thousand stood up. And then a few million stood up. And standing up, with courage and clear purpose, they somehow managed to change the world. Barack Obama purpose courage world If you're able to be yourself, then you have no competition. All you have to do is get closer and closer to that essence. Barbara Cook being-yourself courage inspirational «1234567891011»