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 taken despite it."
Sri Aurobindo
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"Courage is required not just in battle, but in living an authentic life."
Sri Aurobindo
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"The winds of grace are always blowing but we have to raise the sail."
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
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"When you realize the self, all fear disappears."
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
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"The greatest courage is to face oneself without illusions or excuses."
Sri Aurobindo
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"Take risks in your life. If you win, you can lead; if you lose, you can guide."
Swami Vivekananda
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"The moment you fear, you are nobody."
Swami Vivekananda
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"The moment you fear, you lose the power to succeed."
Swami Vivekananda
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"Compassion for ourselves gives rise to the power to change the world."
Thich Nhat Hanh
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"To transform anger into compassion requires courage."
Thich Nhat Hanh
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"Be not afraid of greatness; some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them."
Pope John Paul II
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"The greatest threat to peace is indifference to injustice."
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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"We must never compromise our convictions for the sake of popularity."
Billy Graham
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"We must be willing to stand alone if necessary, but we should never stand alone when we stand for what is right."
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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"When you engage in actual fighting, in a real situation, you tend to aim for the survival of your community."
Dalai Lama (14th)
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"Use love and kindness as your ultimate weapons against evil."
Dalai Lama (14th)
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"The most effective antidote to fear is compassion."
Dalai Lama (14th)
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"Courage arises when the individual will aligns with the cosmic will."
Sri Aurobindo
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"The great thing is to follow the light within, wherever it may lead."
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
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"Sorrow and suffering are the marks of the Christian life."
John Calvin
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"The flesh wars against the spirit."
John Calvin
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"We must always be watchful against the devil's schemes."
John Calvin
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"We must bear our cross and follow Christ."
John Calvin
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"We must deny ourselves to follow Christ."
John Calvin
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"We must contend earnestly for the faith."
John Calvin
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"We must always be ready to give an account of our faith."
John Calvin
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"The Christian life is a constant warfare against evil."
John Calvin
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"The seed of suffering in you may be strong, but do not fear it."
Thich Nhat Hanh