The courage to be is the courage to accept oneself, in spite... - Paul Tillich

"The courage to be is the courage to accept oneself, in spite of the fact that one is unacceptable."

Paul Tillich Courage

Theologian, Philosopher German-American 1886–1965

More from Paul Tillich

"Faith is not belief. Faith is the acceptance of something transcendent."

"Love and justice are not contrary forces. Love is the ultimate justice."

"The opposite of love is not hate, but indifference."

"Loneliness and solitude are different. Solitude is chosen; loneliness is imposed."

"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."