Courage Quotes

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

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"Courage is not the absence of fear, but action in the face of it."
Aaron Beck
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"Courage grows with practice."
Aaron Beck
"The power of laughter can heal almost anything."
Laurel and Hardy
"Courage is continuing despite being afraid."
Laurel and Hardy
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"Avoidance is the problem, not the pain."
Steven Hayes
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"You can be anxious and still take action toward what matters."
Steven Hayes
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"The capacity to be present with pain is the capacity to live fully."
Steven Hayes
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"What you're running from is often what you need to move toward."
Steven Hayes
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"Being vulnerable is not weak; it's real."
Steven Hayes
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"Being in crisis is not a character flaw. It is a sign you need help."
Marsha Linehan
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"Self-harm is a coping mechanism, not a character flaw."
Marsha Linehan
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"Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness."
Marsha Linehan
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"You are not broken. You are adapting to the world as best you can."
Marsha Linehan
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"The smallest worm will turn being constantly trodden on."
W.C. Fields
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"The hardest thing about any physical comedy is that you have to be willing to look foolish."
Buster Keaton
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"You have to be prepared to take chances."
Buster Keaton
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"Real courage is continuing when you're tired."
Buster Keaton
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"You must be willing to look ridiculous to find the truth."
Buster Keaton
"The main reason people fail is that they listen to their fears instead of their dreams."
Albert Ellis
"The worst thing that could happen is death, and that's not so bad."
Albert Ellis
"Growth requires facing your fears head-on."
Albert Ellis
"Fear and courage are not opposites; courage is acting despite fear."
Albert Ellis
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"Understanding requires courage to question our own constructs."
George Kelly
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"Anxiety is not something to be ashamed of; it's your mind trying to protect you."
Aaron Beck
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"Shame thrives in silence; it withers when brought into the light."
Aaron Beck
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"The feelings we run from are often the ones that need our attention the most."
Aaron Beck
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"True strength is not the absence of fear, but action in the presence of fear."
Aaron Beck
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"The fear of judgment often prevents us from being our authentic selves."
Aaron Beck
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"True leadership requires the courage to listen, especially to those who disagree."
Nancy Cantor
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"Every challenge is an opportunity to discover our resilience."
Nancy Cantor