Courage Quotes

My People: Prepared and never scared, fueled by faith in a sea of despair - we rise and we shine, 'cause it's like that'!

~ T.f. Hodge

There is always a storm. There is always rain. Some experience it. Some live through it. And others are made from it.

~ Shannon L. Alder

Compassion is even more powerful than courage. Sure, with courage you can conquer a world - but only with compassion can you heal and build it.

~ Rasheed Ogunlaru

Have the courage that you will trample over your I'll struggles of the past till all is settled for your celebrations. You will be victorious in the face of difficulties if only give are courageous!

~ Israelmore Ayivor

His style as a writer places him in the category of the immortals, and his courage as a critic outlives the bitter battles in which he engaged. As a result, we use the word 'Orwellian' in two senses: The first describes a nightmare state, a dystopia of untrammelled power; the second describes the human qualities that are always ranged in resistance to such regimes, and that may be more potent and durable than we sometimes dare to think.

~ Christopher Hitchens

We can face whatever circumstances await us with courage if we just reflect on God’s faithfulness and place our confidence in His great power and loving purpose for our lives.

~ David Jeremiah

The strength we find within ourselves gives us endurance and perseverance power.

~ Ellen J. Barrier

There are some people, she says, not many, who have within them the power to change things. The courage to act in the service of somethin greater than themselves.

~ Moira Young

All people are brave when their power is rising.

~ Abū Muslim

The ultimate act of bravery does not take place on a battlefield. It takes place in your heart, when you have the courage to honor your character, your intellect, your inclinations and yes, your soul by listening to its clean, clear voice of direction instead of following the muddied messages of a timid world.

~ Anna Quindlen

I'm a lion in a strange land.

~ Criss Jami

My world had for some years been Lowood: my experience had been of its rules and systems; now I remembered that the real world was wide, and that a varied field of hopes and fears, of sensations and excitements, awaited those who had courage to go forth into its expanse, to seek real knowledge of life amidst its perils.

~ Charlotte Brontë

Simple minded people do things like gossip, lie, spread rumors, and cause troubles. But, I know you're more intelligent.

~ Amaka Imani Nkosazana

There are all kinds of courage in the world, and most of it takes place far from battlefields.

~ Tessa Dare

Teams that spend a lot of time learning the tricks of the trade will probably never really learn the trade.

~ Yuri Boganov

There's something about kindred spirits, you meet them and for a moment this world no matter ugly, makes sense. They bring a sense of freedom and clarity to one conversation; just enough to remind you of who you are.

~ Nikki Rowe

A negative outlook is dangerous. When you say, “It can’t get any worse!” You're essentially challenging the universe to do exactly that.

~ Kamand Kojouri

Want to help others? Be yourself. You’ll inspire others to muster the courage to be themselves as well.

~ Kamand Kojouri

One thing I can assure you, life is not easy, but it can be simple. Focus on what's important and don't let your distractions derail you.

~ Tony Curl

I thought having a chronic illness would make my life detour in ways I didn't want to accept, but I've learnt that have a chronic illness made the only detours that are worth the growth.

~ Nikki Rowe

How is it that we have over 6 billion people in the world and half of them feel alone?

~ Nikki Rowe

life - your gunna meet some two faced people, some bosses that make your soul cringe, some places you wished you'd never walked into... But then you'll grow, you'll learn that your gut instinct isn't nieve, your boss can ' fuck it' because your dreams are more important and the places you walked into unaware of chaos, will bring you to places of perfect peace. Hold on, the struggle won't last forever.

~ Nikki Rowe

In fairy tales the evil characters disappear or die, in reality, evil spreads while you wait for your hero on a horse, only to realise the sword to save yourself was always in your hand...

~ Seja Majeed

Put all your pain on a piece of paper, write it all down, every experience, every ache, every hurtful moment. Then take a match, and set fire to that piece of paper. All the hurt you have inside you is burning just as it burnt inside of you, until it is completely gone. From this moment forward you are free. Nothing can harm you. No past. No present. No future. You are reborn into water, and nothing in the entirety of this world can set fire to water, nor crush it. Whatever pressures you face, you will float. Whatever tries to sink you, you will rise up. Today, right now, in this moment, you are a warrior. Now smile, it will set fire to those who sought to burn you...

~ Seja Majeed

Some people are lucky to find love, others must settle with being liked...

~ Seja Majeed

You should holistically build yourself to be the best you. The evidence of your glorious life should be an inspiration to many . You create your world yourself in your own positive way. You are stronger than ever and bolder than you think. Brave the odds and initiate new imprints for all to aspire and follow your footprints.

~ Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha

It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.

~ J.k. Rowling

It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.

~ E.e. Cummings

I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It's when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.- Atticus Finch

~ Harper Lee

Everyone has talent. What's rare is the courage to follow it to the dark places where it leads.

~ Erica Jong

Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing.

~ August Wilson

Don't be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth.

~ Jalaluddin Rumi

There are so many ways to be brave in this world. Sometimes bravery involves laying down your life for something bigger than yourself, or for someone else. Sometimes it involves giving up everything you have ever known, or everyone you have ever loved, for the sake of something greater.But sometimes it doesn't.Sometimes it is nothing more than gritting your teeth through pain, and the work of every day, the slow walk toward a better life. That is the sort of bravery I must have now.

~ Veronica Roth

Courage is found in unlikely places.

~ J.r.r. Tolkien

With enough courage, you can do without a reputation.

~ Margaret Mitchell

The two hardest tests on the spiritual road are the patience to wait for the right moment and the courage not to be disappointed with what we encounter.

~ Paulo Coelho

Some people believe holding on and hanging in there are signs of great strength. However, there are times when it takes much more strength to know when to let go and then do it.

~ Ann Landers

At times the world may seem an unfriendly and sinister place, but believe that there is much more good in it than bad. All you have to do is look hard enough. and what might seem to be a series of unfortunate events may in fact be the first steps of a journey.

~ Lemony Snicket

Life is mostly froth and bubble,Two things stand like stone.Kindness in another's trouble,Courage in your own.

~ Adam Lindsay Gordon

Become major, Paul. Live like a hero. That's what the classics teach us. Be a main character. Otherwise what is life for?

~ J.m. Coetzee