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