Courage Quotes

Fear is universal. So is the choice to act despite it. These quotes honor that choice.

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"True courage is doing what you believe in, even when everyone tells you it's wrong."
Mel Brooks
"Courage is not the absence of fear; it's moving forward despite it."
Steve Martin
"You have to believe in yourself when no one else does."
Dick Van Dyke
C
"You must be willing to take risks to achieve anything worthwhile."
Carl Reiner
C
"Courage is doing what's right even when it's costly."
Carl Reiner
"Courage is not the absence of fear, it's the ability to laugh at it."
Don Rickles
"The world needs more people who are willing to stand up for what they believe in."
Steve Martin
C
"You cannot direct the wind, but you can adjust your sails."
Carol Burnett
C
"The comedians I loved were the ones who were brave enough to take risks."
Carol Burnett
"Every night I die a little—the Tonight Show demands nothing less than your whole self."
Johnny Carson
"The courage to fail is the first step toward success."
Johnny Carson
"Never be afraid to be different. Different is what makes the world interesting."
Mel Brooks
"Courage is not the absence of fear; it is action despite the fear."
Mel Brooks
C
"You have to be willing to fail spectacularly to ever succeed"
Carl Reiner
"You've got to have thick skin in this business. If you're sensitive, go be an accountant."
Don Rickles
"Courage is doing what you fear."
Goldie Hawn
"Believe in yourself, even when others don't."
Goldie Hawn
"Strength comes from facing your fears."
Goldie Hawn
C
"Don't waste energy trying to be someone else; your authenticity is your superpower."
Carol Burnett
L
"Don't be afraid to go a little mad. It's liberating."
Lily Tomlin
L
"Old age is no place for sissies."
Lily Tomlin
L
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but action in spite of it."
Lily Tomlin
C
"Fear is just an invitation to be brave."
Carl Reiner
"I've learned that courage isn't about being fearless—it's about being yourself despite the critics."
Don Rickles
"You have to believe in yourself even when nobody else does."
Goldie Hawn
"Never, ever doubt that you are exactly what this world needs."
Johnny Carson
"Courage is not the absence of fear but action in spite of it."
Johnny Carson
"If you're quiet, you're not living. I mean, you have to talk, you have to make noise, you have to make your presence known."
Mel Brooks
"The key to life is to make bold choices and stand by them."
Mel Brooks
"Courage is not the absence of fear; it's acting despite the fear."
Mel Brooks