Courage Quotes

Washington's answer to a self-inflicted financial crisis reminded Americans why they so deeply distrust the political class. The 'fiscal cliff' process was secretive and sloppy, and the nation's so-called leadership lacked the political courage to address our root problems: joblessness and debt.

~ Ron Fournier

Leadership is about having the courage to go against the advice of the so-called experts and doing what your instinct tells you is right.

~ Robert Kraft

Well, I think that - I think leadership's always been about two main things: imagination and courage.

~ Paul Keating

Through the inspiration of Vaclav's words, the courage of his dissidence and the integrity of his leadership, Czechoslovakia successfully transitioned from an authoritarian state to a free democracy at the heart of Europe.

~ Michael D. Higgins

Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity.

~ W. Clement Stone

The truth is: Belonging starts with self-acceptance. Your level of belonging, in fact, can never be greater than your level of self-acceptance, because believing that you're enough is what gives you the courage to be authentic, vulnerable and imperfect.

~ Brené Brown

The preservation of peace and the guaranteeing of man's basic freedoms and rights require courage and eternal vigilance: courage to speak and act - and if necessary, to suffer and die - for truth and justice; eternal vigilance, that the least transgression of international morality shall not go undetected and unremedied.

~ Haile Selassie

Two qualities are indispensable: first, an intellect that, even in the darkest hour, retains some glimmerings of the inner light which leads to truth; and second, the courage to follow this faint light wherever it may lead.

~ Carl Von Clausewitz

Falsehood is cowardice, the truth courage.

~ Hosea Ballou

Although the war in which you fought took place more than half-a-century ago, your courage, your sacrifice and your patriotism reaches through the decades and inspires us today.

~ Mike Ferguson

It is our conduct, our patriotism and belief in our American way of life, our courage that will win the final battle.

~ Prescott Bush