I have learned that courage is not the absence of fear, but ... - Leymah Gbowee

"I have learned that courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the decision to act despite it."

Leymah Gbowee Courage

Peace Activist, Nobel Laureate Liberian Born 1972 (age 54)

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"Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do."

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