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 despite it."Georgy Malenkov
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but action despite it."Vo Nguyen Giap
"We fought to prove that a small nation could defeat a great power."Vo Nguyen Giap
"The strength of a nation lies in the will of its soldiers."Rodolfo Graziani
"One must act decisively in the face of uncertainty."Rodolfo Graziani
"Hesitation in war leads only to defeat."Rodolfo Graziani
"Duty and honor are inseparable from military service."Rodolfo Graziani
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but action despite it."Rodolfo Graziani
"In military matters, indecision is often more costly than bold action."Rodolfo Graziani
"Soldiers are tested not in times of peace, but in times of conflict."Rodolfo Graziani
"When placed in command, take charge. Do what you think is right and let the screaming devils take the hindmost."Colin Powell
"The hardest decisions are often the most important ones."Colin Powell
"Courage is not the absence of fear; it's moving forward despite it."Colin Powell
"Old age is no place for sissies, and neither is politics."Nikita Khrushchev
"The measure of a leader is not in the battles won, but in the lives preserved."William Westmoreland
"Crisis reveals what preparation and character can accomplish."William Westmoreland
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but action despite it."William Westmoreland
"Nations are defended by the character of those who answer the call."William Westmoreland
"A commander must make decisions without full information, yet with full responsibility."William Westmoreland
"I have a quick trigger for anger, and I've learned to use it constructively rather than destructively."Norman Schwarzkopf
"You have to believe in yourself when no one else does."Norman Schwarzkopf
"You must be willing to make difficult decisions, but never at the expense of your principles."Norman Schwarzkopf
"The most important decisions are often the most difficult ones."Norman Schwarzkopf
"You must have the courage to stand alone if necessary for what is right."Norman Schwarzkopf
"In the face of adversity, one must draw upon inner reserves of courage and determination."Georgy Malenkov
"The most important thing is to keep moving forward, even when the path seems unclear."Richard Winters
"A man's greatest battle is often with himself—his doubts, his fears, his limitations."Richard Winters
"To be silent when you should speak is a form of cowardice."Richard Winters
"To face the future with calm resolve is the mark of true courage."Richard Winters
"The courage to change course when you are wrong is greater than the courage to stay the course."Richard Winters