True courage is not the absence of fear, but action in spite... - Hugo Grotius

This quote is attributed to Hugo Grotius.

"True courage is not the absence of fear, but action in spite of it."

Hugo Grotius Courage

Jurist Political Theorist Dutch 1583–1645

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"War is the kingdom of accident."

"He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command."

"Good faith is the foundation of justice."

"Fear is the parent of cruelty."

"Never let fear stop you from chasing your dreams."

"Courage is being afraid but doing it anyway."

"Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do."

"Sometimes you have to be the monster to stop the monsters."