Courage Quotes

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

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"The soldier who fears nothing is a fool; the soldier who fears but acts anyway is brave."
Douglas Haig
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"The advance of civilization requires men willing to stand against the darkness."
Douglas Haig
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"In the face of overwhelming odds, a clear mind and steady nerve prevail."
Douglas Haig
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"A true soldier places the mission above his own comfort and safety."
Douglas Haig
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"A commander must have the moral courage to stand by his convictions."
Douglas Haig
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"In war, the moral element is to the physical as three is to one."
Pershing
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"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it through duty and purpose."
Pershing
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"A leader must have the courage to stand alone when circumstances demand it."
Pershing
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"In times of uncertainty, the leader who acts with conviction inspires confidence in all."
Pershing
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"The soldier must be taught to fear nothing except God and his commanding officer."
Bernard Montgomery
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"The essential ingredient of leadership is moral courage - the courage to do what one believes to be right."
Bernard Montgomery
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"Fear is a weapon that should only be wielded by those strong enough to control it."
Bernard Montgomery
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"The greatest weapon against fear is knowledge and preparation."
Bernard Montgomery
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"The soldier who fears nothing fears his own potential."
Bernard Montgomery
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"To lead men through hardship, one must first lead oneself through doubt."
Edmund Allenby
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"The path to honor is often paved with difficult choices and personal sacrifice."
Edmund Allenby
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"In moments of crisis, a leader's composure is worth more than a thousand soldiers."
Edmund Allenby
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"The true measure of courage is not the absence of fear, but action despite it."
Edmund Allenby
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"A commander who fears his own shadow will be feared by none."
Edmund Allenby
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"To stand firm in principle when all pressure you to yield—this is true courage."
Edmund Allenby
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"The measure of a person is not in how they rise, but in how they respond when they fall."
John French
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"A soldier's duty is to obey and to endure."
Alfred von Schlieffen
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"Every great achievement begins with a single act of courage."
Alfred von Schlieffen
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"The greatest battles are fought within the mind."
Alfred von Schlieffen
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"A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything."
Alfred von Schlieffen
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"I have always believed that duty and honor are the foundations of a man's character."
Paul von Hindenburg
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"Indecision in times of crisis is a form of cowardice."
Paul von Hindenburg
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"A soldier without principles is merely a mercenary."
Paul von Hindenburg
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"A nation that cannot defend itself does not deserve to exist."
Paul von Hindenburg
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"One must be prepared to sacrifice comfort for honor."
Paul von Hindenburg