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 rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear."
Dalai Lama (14th)
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"Courage is the capacity to face what is feared most."
Jiddu Krishnamurti
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"Courage is the willingness to face the unknown."
Jiddu Krishnamurti
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"Be yourself. The world will adjust."
Thich Nhat Hanh
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"Do not be afraid. Do not be satisfied with mediocrity. Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch."
Pope John Paul II
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"Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened."
Billy Graham
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"Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows; it only empties today of its strengths."
Billy Graham
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"The Christian must be willing to stand alone if necessary."
Billy Graham
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"Courage is the ability to face fear with grace."
Sri Aurobindo
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"Courage is facing truth without flinching."
Sri Aurobindo
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"Courage is not the absence of fear, but action despite it."
Pope Francis
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"We must not be afraid of goodness or beauty."
Pope Francis
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"Do not be afraid to go out on a limb for what you believe in."
Pope Francis
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"Do not let fear paralyze you into inaction."
Pope Francis
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"God doesn't require us to succeed; he only requires that we try."
Mother Teresa
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"To cure leprosy, you must touch the leper."
Mother Teresa
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"Courage is not the absence of despair; it is rather the assessment that something else is more important than despair."
Mother Teresa
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"Do something that scares you every day."
Mother Teresa
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"Do not be afraid. Do not be afraid of your own courage."
Pope John Paul II
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"Courage is not the absence of fear but action despite it."
Pope John Paul II
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"Real security lies in understanding the nature of fear itself."
Jiddu Krishnamurti
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"Courage is not the absence of fear, but clarity in the presence of fear."
Jiddu Krishnamurti
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"Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened."
Billy Graham
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"The will of God will never take us where the grace of God cannot protect us."
Billy Graham
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"Temptation is not sin; giving in to temptation is."
Billy Graham
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"We must be bold in our proclamation of the Gospel."
Billy Graham
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"We must be prepared to give an answer for the hope that is within us."
Billy Graham
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"Take into account that great love and great achievement involve great risk."
Dalai Lama (14th)
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"We are always being tested by life. We have to be ready to face challenges with courage and resilience."
Dalai Lama (14th)
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"Courage is the willingness to be present with what is difficult."
Thich Nhat Hanh