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Religious literature5 quotes
Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point. — C.S. Lewis · 1942Here one must leave behind all hesitation;
here every cowardice must meet its death. — Dante Alighieri · 1321Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. — Helen Keller · 1940For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. — 2nd Timothy 1:7 · 67If a warrior is not unattached to life and death, he will be of no use whatsoever. — Yamamoto Tsunetomo · 1716Autobiography and memoir3 quotes
I learned this, at least, by my experiment: that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours. — Henry David Thoreau · 1854But there was no need to be ashamed of tears, for tears bore witness that a man had the greatest of courage, the courage to suffer. — Viktor Frankl · 1946You can't spend your whole life criticizing something and then when you have the chance to do it better refuse to go near it. — Vaclav Havel · 2007Comedy3 quotes
No, we will not die like dogs, we will fight like lions because we are the three amigos! — Dusty Bottoms · 1986Faint heart never won fair lady!
Nothing venture, nothing win-
Blood is thick, but water's thin-
In for a penny, in for a pound-
It's Love that makes the world go round! — W.S. Gilbert · 1882I thought you were incredibly brave. And I mean that in strictly the most clinical and professional sense possible, with no emotional, intimate, sexual, or any other undertones that you could possibly infer. — Denise · 2008Historical literature3 quotes
Happiness depends on being free, and freedom depends on being courageous. — Pericles · 430 BCIf the Persians hide the sun, the battle will be in shade rather than sunlight. — Herodotus · 430 BCBut 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. — Pericles · 430 BCHistory (play)3 quotes
Cowards die many times before their deaths;
The valiant never taste of death but once. — William Shakespeare · 1599The better part of valor is discretion. — William Shakespeare · 1597For courage mounteth with occasion. — William Shakespeare · 1616Political speech3 quotes
But 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. — Pericles · 430 BCAs in religion, so in politics, it is faith, and not despondency, that overcomes mountains and scales the heavens. — William Seward · 1863Few men are willing to brave the disapproval of their fellows, the censure of their colleagues, the wrath of their society. Moral courage is a rarer commodity than bravery in battle or great intelligence. — Robert F. Kennedy · 1966Western3 quotes
They tell me you're a man with true grit. — Mattie Ross · 2010Friend, there's nobody up there shooting back at you. It isn't always being fast or even accurate that counts. It's being willing. I found out early that most men, regardless of cause or need, aren't willing. They blink an eye or draw a breath before they pull a trigger. I won't. — J.B. Books · 1976No, we will not die like dogs, we will fight like lions because we are the three amigos! — Dusty Bottoms · 1986Western (film)3 quotes
They tell me you're a man with true grit. — Mattie Ross · 2010Friend, there's nobody up there shooting back at you. It isn't always being fast or even accurate that counts. It's being willing. I found out early that most men, regardless of cause or need, aren't willing. They blink an eye or draw a breath before they pull a trigger. I won't. — J.B. Books · 1976No, we will not die like dogs, we will fight like lions because we are the three amigos! — Dusty Bottoms · 1986Action2 quotes
You can flinch, you have fighting spirit! — Tanaka · 1988Guts'll get you so far, then they'll get you killed. — Harry · 1994Action (film)2 quotes
You can flinch, you have fighting spirit! — Tanaka · 1988Guts'll get you so far, then they'll get you killed. — Harry · 1994Comedy (film)2 quotes
No, we will not die like dogs, we will fight like lions because we are the three amigos! — Dusty Bottoms · 1986I thought you were incredibly brave. And I mean that in strictly the most clinical and professional sense possible, with no emotional, intimate, sexual, or any other undertones that you could possibly infer. — Denise · 2008Comedy (play)2 quotes
Fortune assists the brave. — Terence · 161 BCOur doubts are traitors
And makes us lose the good we oft might win
By fearing to attempt. — William Shakespeare · 1616Drama2 quotes
You don't know about real loss 'cause that only occurs when you love something more than you love yourself. I doubt you've ever dared to love anybody that much. — Sean · 1997Listen, you promise me something, OK? Just if you’re ever in trouble, don’t true to be brave. You just run, OK? Just run away. — Jenny Curran · 1994Drama (film)2 quotes
You don't know about real loss 'cause that only occurs when you love something more than you love yourself. I doubt you've ever dared to love anybody that much. — Sean · 1997Listen, you promise me something, OK? Just if you’re ever in trouble, don’t true to be brave. You just run, OK? Just run away. — Jenny Curran · 1994Epic poem2 quotes
Fortune favors the brave. — Virgil · 19 BCHere one must leave behind all hesitation;
here every cowardice must meet its death. — Dante Alighieri · 1321Musical2 quotes
Being brave doesn't mean you go looking for trouble. — Mufasa · 1994You are under the unfortunate delusion that simply because you run away from danger, you have no courage. You're confusing courage with wisdom. — The Wizard of Oz · 1939Musical (film)2 quotes
Being brave doesn't mean you go looking for trouble. — Mufasa · 1994You are under the unfortunate delusion that simply because you run away from danger, you have no courage. You're confusing courage with wisdom. — The Wizard of Oz · 1939Philosophical literature2 quotes
Be like a headland of rock on which the waves break incessantly: but it stands fast and around it the seething of the waters sinks to rest. — Marcus Aurelius · 180If a warrior is not unattached to life and death, he will be of no use whatsoever. — Yamamoto Tsunetomo · 1716Animation1 quote
Being brave doesn't mean you go looking for trouble. — Mufasa · 1994Animation (film)1 quote
Being brave doesn't mean you go looking for trouble. — Mufasa · 1994Fantasy1 quote
You are under the unfortunate delusion that simply because you run away from danger, you have no courage. You're confusing courage with wisdom. — The Wizard of Oz · 1939Fantasy (film)1 quote
You are under the unfortunate delusion that simply because you run away from danger, you have no courage. You're confusing courage with wisdom. — The Wizard of Oz · 1939Martial arts1 quote
You can flinch, you have fighting spirit! — Tanaka · 1988Martial arts (film)1 quote
You can flinch, you have fighting spirit! — Tanaka · 1988Narrative poem1 quote
Here one must leave behind all hesitation;
here every cowardice must meet its death. — Dante Alighieri · 1321Political literature1 quote
Action brings with it its own courage, its own energy, a growth of self-confidence that can be acquired in no other way. — Eleanor Roosevelt · 1963Psychological drama1 quote
You don't know about real loss 'cause that only occurs when you love something more than you love yourself. I doubt you've ever dared to love anybody that much. — Sean · 1997Psychological drama (film)1 quote
You don't know about real loss 'cause that only occurs when you love something more than you love yourself. I doubt you've ever dared to love anybody that much. — Sean · 1997Thriller1 quote
Guts'll get you so far, then they'll get you killed. — Harry · 1994Thriller (film)1 quote
Guts'll get you so far, then they'll get you killed. — Harry · 1994