Quotes on Courage

Life is a canvas waiting for your bold brushstrokes. Don't be afraid to paint outside the lines.

Author: Maya Lopez

Your determination, selflessness and courage have brought the freedom struggle towards its fulfilment.

Author: Gerry Adams

Such decisions will be far reaching and difficult. But you never lacked courage in the past. Your courage is now needed for the future.

Author: Gerry Adams

In the dance of life, don't be afraid to improvise - sometimes the best moves come from your heart, not the steps on the page.

Author: Sofia Ramirez

Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air.

Author: John Adams

Courage that grows from constitution often forsakes a man when he has occasion for it; courage which arises from a sense of duty acts; in a uniform manner.

Author: Joseph Addison

Ofttimes the test of courage becomes rather to live than to die.

Author: Vittorio Alfieri

Often the test of courage is not to die but to live.

Author: Vittorio Alfieri

When I was straight, I had the courage and energy to become an actress. I owe my career to my will to stop using.

Author: Kirstie Alley

Do not fear the unknown, for it holds the potential for infinite possibilities.

Author: Sophia Parker

With Pearl Jam, everybody is so good at what they do, it's hard to get up the courage to say, Can I sing this part, or, I want to play guitar. I feel like I have more courage to do that.

Author: Jeff Ament

To live we must conquer incessantly, we must have the courage to be happy.

Author: Henri Amiel

Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.

Author: Tori Amos

Authenticity is the purest form of rebellion against conformity, a rebellion worth fighting for.

Author: Amelia Earhart

True wisdom is allowing yourself to be authentically you in a world pushing conformity.

Author: Sarah Johnson

Embrace the unknown, for it is in uncertainty that we discover our true strength and resilience.

Author: Maria Mitchell

Do not be afraid to stand out in a crowd, for it is the unique individuals who leave a lasting impact on the world.

Author: Grace Lee

Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage.

Author: Maya Angelou

It takes a certain courage and a certain greatness to be truly base.

Author: Jean Anouilh

Courage is simply the willingness to be afraid and act anyway.

Author: Robert Anthony

The principal act of courage is to endure and withstand dangers doggedly rather than to attack them.

Author: Thomas Aquinas

Strength is not defined by the battles you win, but by the courage to face them head on.

Author: Lisa Jackson

Be the voice that breaks the mold, the heart that dares to be bold, and the soul that remains untold.

Author: Ava Williams

Authenticity is not about being perfect, but about being true to who you are in a world that demands conformity.

Author: Brene Brown

But steel bars have never yet kept out a mob; it takes something a good deal stronger: human courage backed up by the consciousness of being right.

Author: Ray Baker

To bathe a cat takes brute force, perseverance, courage of conviction - and a cat. The last ingredient is usually hardest to come by.

Author: Stephen Baker

True strength is found in vulnerability, for it takes courage to show the world our most authentic selves.

Author: Brene Brown

Don't be afraid to shine bright, even in the darkest of nights.

Author: Mia Johnson

Presumption should never make us neglect that which appears easy to us, nor despair make us lose courage at the sight of difficulties.

Author: Benjamin Banneker

Don't be afraid to take a different path, for it may lead you to a more fulfilling destination.

Author: Oliver Reed

The strongest person is not the one who always wins, but the one who dares to face their fears with courage and resilience.

Author: Amanda Smith

Embrace the unknown, for within it lies the infinite potential of your true self.

Author: Michelle Obama

Do not be afraid to shine brightly, for by doing so, you unconsciously give others permission to do the same.

Author: Marianne Williamson

Don't be afraid to stand out in a world that often encourages conformity; your individuality is your biggest strength.

Author: Julie Andrews

Embrace the unknown, for it may lead you to the greatest adventures of your life.

Author: Jennifer Lopez

True strength is not found in the absence of adversity, but in the courage to face it head-on with unwavering determination.

Author: Catherine Harper

The only way to truly grow is to embrace vulnerability and step out of your comfort zone.

Author: Brene Brown

Boldness is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.

Author: Nelson Mandela

Taking the path less traveled may be daunting, but it is where true growth and fulfillment lie.

Author: Michelle Obama

Our film examines the heroism, courage and prowess of the Soviet submarine force in ways never seen before.

Author: Kathryn Bigelow

True strength lies in standing tall among the storms of life, not in merely avoiding them.

Author: Leonora Sutherland

A mode of conduct, a standard of courage, discipline, fortitude and integrity can do a great deal to make a woman beautiful.

Author: Jacqueline Bisset

Do not be afraid to walk alone, for the truest paths are often the ones less traveled.

Author: Athena Davis

The weak in courage is strong in cunning.

Author: William Blake

Do not fear the unknown path, for it may lead you to the greatest adventure of your life.

Author: Jane Smith

Courage ought to have eyes as well as arms.

Author: H. Bohn

Sometimes the greatest act of rebellion is simply being true to yourself in a world that demands conformity.

Author: Alice Walker

I have a hat. It is graceful and feminine and give me a certain dignity, as if I were attending a state funeral or something. Someday I may get up enough courage to wear it, instead of carrying it.

Author: Erma Bombeck

All of us have moments in out lives that test our courage. Taking children into a house with a white carpet is one of them.

Author: Erma Bombeck

The first virtue in a soldier is endurance of fatigue; courage is only the second virtue.

Author: Napoleon Bonaparte

It requires more courage to suffer than to die.

Author: Napoleon Bonaparte

It is up to African leaders to show their will and political courage in order to assure that this new pan-African institution becomes an efficient instrument and not a place for endless discussions.

Author: Omar Bongo

Strength is not defined by how much you can carry, but by how much you can overcome.

Author: Lucy Stone

Courage enlarges, cowardice diminishes resources. In desperate straits the fears of the timid aggravate the dangers that imperil the brave.

Author: Christian Bovee

Don't be afraid to stand out in a sea of conformity; your individuality is your greatest strength.

Author: Olivia Jenkins

Fear is just a hurdle, not a destination.

Author: Jenna Jansen

One of the things that makes Hamlet unique among Shakespeare's characters is his courage to face up to the darker elements of his personality.

Author: Kenneth Branagh

Being gifted needs courage.

Author: Georg Brandes

Don't fear the unknown, for it is where growth and transformation lie waiting.

Author: Sarah Thompson

Dare to be different, for conformity is the demise of genuine character.

Author: Serena Williams

We learned to be patient observers like the owl. We learned cleverness from the crow, and courage from the jay, who will attack an owl ten times its size to drive it off its territory. But above all of them ranked the chickadee because of its indomitable spirit.

Author: Tom Brown, Jr.

Do not let the fear of failure hold you back from chasing your dreams, for it is better to have tried and failed than to never have tried at all.

Author: Marie Curie

True strength lies in the courage to embrace your own uniqueness, even as the tide of conformity threatens to overwhelm.

Author: Cassandra Garcia

Authenticity is not about being liked by everyone, but rather being true to yourself regardless of opinions.

Author: Michelle Obama

I'll know how to die with courage; that is easier than living.

Author: Georg Buchner

Adversity is the seed of resilience, watered by perseverance, and bloomed by courage.

Author: Maya Angelou

My sword I give to him that shall succeed me in my pilgrimage, and my courage and skill to him that can get it.

Author: John Bunyan

Do not be afraid to stand out, for that is how you shine the brightest in a sea of conformity.

Author: Crystal Woods

Wisdom is knowing the right path to take; integrity is taking it without hesitation.

Author: Mandy Hale

In a world that demands conformity, true greatness lies in daring to be uniquely and unapologetically yourself.

Author: Serena Williams

Embrace the unknown, for within it lies the possibility of true transformation.

Author: Sandra Cisneros

In a world that celebrates conformity, dare to stand out as your true self and watch how you light up the darkness around you.

Author: Maria Robinson

Do not be afraid to shine brightly, even in the midst of darkness.

Author: Michelle Obama

Great tragedy has come to us, and we are meeting it with the best that is in our country, with courage and concern for others because this is America. This is who we are.

Author: George Bush

Optimism is the foundation of courage.

Author: Nicholas Butler

It is a wise man who knows where courage ends and stupidity begins.

Author: Jerome Cady

Dare to be different, for in a world of copies, authenticity is a rare gem waiting to be discovered.

Author: Sarah Jones

Don't just exist, live boldly in the face of conformity and mediocrity.

Author: Michelle Obama

We are not defined by the challenges we face, but by how we choose to overcome them.

Author: Malala Yousafzai

Real nobility is based on scorn, courage, and profound indifference.

Author: Albert Camus

Those who lack the courage will always find a philosophy to justify it.

Author: Albert Camus

Choosing kindness in a world that often promotes division is the truest act of rebellion.

Author: Casey Smith

The courage we desire and prize is not the courage to die decently, but to live manfully.

Author: Thomas Carlyle

Embrace the unknown, for it is the gateway to endless possibilities and growth.

Author: Angela Davis

We had no more courage than Harriet Tubman or Marcus Garvey had in their times. We just had a more vulnerable enemy.

Author: Stokely Carmichael

Most of us have far more courage than we ever dreamed we possessed.

Author: Dale Carnegie

Don't be afraid to be a voice in a world of echoes.

Author: Malala Yousafzai

Don't be afraid to stand out, for it is those who dare to be different that change the world.

Author: Maria Robinson

Yes, you must have the courage of being free.

Author: Jose Carreras

True strength is found in vulnerability, for it takes courage to embrace our flaws and let our true selves shine through.

Author: Brene Brown

Don't be afraid to stand out in a world that expects you to blend in with the crowd, for true greatness lies in embracing your unique self.

Author: Sophia Loren

Don't be afraid to stand out in a world that often encourages conformity, for being true to yourself is where real courage lies.

Author: Lisa Brown

Each person has inside a basic decency and goodness. If he listens to it and acts on it, he is giving a great deal of what it is the world needs most. It is not complicated but it takes courage. It takes courage for a person to listen to his own goodness and act on it.

Author: Pablo Casals

It is only necessary to have courage, for strength without self-confidence is useless.

Author: Giacomo Casanova

One man scorned and covered with scars still strove with his last ounce of courage to reach the unreachable stars; and the world will be better for this.

Author: Miguel Cervantes

Your uniqueness is your superpower; never dull your sparkle to fit in with the crowd.

Author: Amanda Gorman

Do not be afraid to shine your light brightly, for in doing so, you illuminate the path for others to do the same.

Author: Amanda Gorman

Do not be afraid to stand out, for it is your uniqueness that will leave a lasting impact on the world.

Author: Maya Angelou

The greatest power lies not in conforming to the status quo, but in staying true to who you are no matter the storm.

Author: Maya Angelou

Failure is unimportant. It takes courage to make a fool of yourself.

Author: Charlie Chaplin

Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.

Author: Lord Chesterfield

Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die.

Author: Gilbert Chesterton

None speak of the bravery, the might, or the intellect of Jesus; but the devil is always imagined as a being of acute intellect, political cunning, and the fiercest courage. These universal and instinctive tendencies of the human mind reveal much.

Author: Lydia Child

Don't be afraid to stand out, for originality shines brightest in a sea of conformity.

Author: Angela Davis

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.

Author: Winston Churchill

The best thing to do is stare it in the face and move on. We have to face our fears and plow through. I think taking chances takes a lot more courage than staying stagnant and doing what's safe and comfortable.

Author: Terri Clark

Conscience is the root of all true courage; if a man would be brave let him obey his conscience.

Author: James Clarke

True strength lies in vulnerability, for those who dare to show their true colors are the bravest souls.

Author: Brene Brown

Don't be afraid to stand out in a sea of conformity; it's the unique pebbles that make the shore beautiful.

Author: Sophia Johnson

In a society that values conformity, true strength lies in embracing your unique journey and standing boldly in your authenticity.

Author: Brene Brown

Finding the courage to speak your truth amidst a sea of conformity is the ultimate act of self-liberation.

Author: Maya Angelou

Don't be afraid to shine brightly, even in a world that dims its own light.

Author: Sara Jones

True courage is a result of reasoning. A brave mind is always impregnable.

Author: Jeremy Collier

True strength is not found in conformity, but in the brave pursuit of one's own path.

Author: Grace Atwood

Do not be afraid to stand out, for the strongest trees are often the ones that stand alone.

Author: Jenna Fisher

Physical courage, which despises all danger, will make a man brave in one way; and moral courage, which despises all opinion, will make a man brave in another.

Author: Charles Colton

To dare to live alone is the rarest courage; since there are many who had rather meet their bitterest enemy in the field, than their own hearts in their closet.

Author: Charles Colton

Faced with what is right, to leave it undone shows a lack of courage.

Author: Confucius

The last thing a woman will consent to discover in a man whom she loves, or on whom she simply depends, is want of courage.

Author: Joseph Conrad

Even within the last three or four years, I have a greater ability to communicate, I think. I have more courage to show the stuff... And it does take courage.

Author: Barbara Cook

Strength is not about the absence of fear, but the courage to face it head on.

Author: Angela Davis

Every day begins with an act of courage and hope: getting out of bed.

Author: Mason Cooley

Every man of courage is a man of his word.

Author: Pierre Corneille

Strength is not in avoiding vulnerability, but in embracing it with courage and grace.

Author: Brene Brown

Dare to dream beyond the boundaries of your fears, for that is where true freedom lies.

Author: Michelle Obama

The only way to shine bright is by embracing your own unique light amidst a sea of conformity.

Author: Sierra Smith

Kindness is a reflection of strength, not weakness; it takes courage to be gentle in a world that often rewards harshness.

Author: Jodi Picoult

If human beings had genuine courage, they'd wear their costumes every day of the year, not just on Halloween.

Author: Doug Coupland

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

Author: e. cummings

Dare to stand out in a sea of conformity, for the strongest souls shine brightest in the darkest of times.

Author: Lisa Jackson

Real courage is knowing what faces you and knowing how to face it.

Author: Timothy Dalton

The one thing I learned the most about acting is it takes a tremendous amount of courage to go there and stand still. It takes courage and guts to step out of your mind frame and depict something.

Author: Carson Daly

Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire, for the greatest adventures are those that ignite the heart.

Author: Jen Sincero

Limit to courage? There is no limit to courage.

Author: Gabriele D'Annunzio

Embrace the unknown, for it is where the greatest growth lies waiting to be discovered.

Author: Sarah Jones

Dare to dream beyond the boundaries of fear, for in the pursuit of the impossible, true greatness is found.

Author: Sarah Johnson

Way down deep, we're all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them.

Author: Jim Davis

Strength comes from standing alone, not blending in with the crowd.

Author: Cassandra Clare

I have no physical courage, I've asked for a double.

Author: Catherine Deneuve

True strength is found in vulnerability, for it takes courage to show the world our imperfections.

Author: Brene Brown

Do not be afraid to speak your truth, for in doing so, you illuminate your essence to the world.

Author: Sadie Thompson

Courage and grace are a formidable mixture. The only place to see it is in the bullring.

Author: Marlene Dietrich

You can't test courage cautiously.

Author: Annie Dillard

Don't be afraid to stand out in a world that celebrates conformity, for true greatness comes from staying true to who you are.

Author: Michelle Obama

Courage is fire, and bullying is smoke.

Author: Benjamin Disraeli

Courage, my friends; 'tis not too late to build a better world.

Author: Tommy Douglas

Do not be afraid to carve your own path, for in the end, the journey is yours alone to take.

Author: Maya Angelou

Do not fear the path less traveled, for it is where you will discover your true potential.

Author: Sophia Lee

True wisdom is not found in following the crowd, but in standing firm in your own beliefs.

Author: Jane Jacobs

Dare to challenge the status quo, for in disruption lies innovation.

Author: Mary Smith