courage quotes from influential philosophers, authors and people
"He who is brave is free."
26
"Boldness and hesitation elicit very different psychological responses in their targets: Hesitation puts obstacles in your path, boldness eliminates them."
157
"Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them."
240
"The secret for harvesting from existence the greatest fruitfulness and the greatest enjoyment is: to live dangerously!"
356
"A man with outward courage dares to die: a man with inner courage dare to live."
545
"You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor."
581
"He who has overcome his fears will truly be free."
592
"Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees the others."
599
"Fear or stupidity has always been the basis of most human actions."
617
"Courage is knowing what not to fear."
637
"Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others."
638
"I saw that dreams don’t respond to thoughts of someday, but only to brave actions and turbulent transitions."
739
"Those who lack the courage will always find a philosophy to justify it."
1053
"Not giving a fuck does not mean being indifferent; it means being comfortable with being different."
1170
"You cannot be a powerful and life-changing presence to some people without being a joke or an embarrassment to others."
1171
"No matter where you go, there’s a five-hundred-pound load of shit waiting for you. And that’s perfectly fine. The point isn’t to get away from the shit. The point is to find the shit you enjoy dealing with."
1172
"If you’re waiting for encouragement from others, you’re doing it wrong. By the time people think an idea is good, it’s probably too late."
257
"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage."
550
"Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow."
644
"Give me the patience for the small things of life, courage for the great trials of life. Help me to do my best each day and then go to sleep knowing God is awake."
693
"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them."
744
"Hope lies in dreams, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality."
767
"There is nothing better than the encouragement of a good friend."
1020
"Being open with your insecurities paradoxically makes you more confident and charismatic around others. The pain of honest confrontation is what generates the greatest trust and respect in your relationships. Suffering through your fears and anxieties is what allows you to build courage and perseverance."
1165