Courage Quotes

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

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"To transform our fear, we must first embrace it with compassion."
Thich Nhat Hanh
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"Do not seek illumination unless you seek it as a man whose hair is on fire seeks a pond."
Swami Vivekananda
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"The moment you believe yourself wrong, accept your defeat. Believe yourself right and stand firm."
Swami Vivekananda
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"The moment you have conquered yourself, you have conquered the world."
Swami Vivekananda
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"The mind that is not free from fear cannot understand truth."
Jiddu Krishnamurti
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"True courage is the ability to face what you fear without resistance."
Jiddu Krishnamurti
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"Courage is not the absence of fear but action taken despite it."
Sri Aurobindo
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"Those who have faith in the Lord have no fear."
Guru Nanak
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"Those who love the Lord are free from all fear."
Guru Nanak
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"When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways—either by losing hope and falling into despair, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength."
Dalai Lama (14th)
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"Why fear when I am here? This is what the ocean says to its waves."
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
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"Therefore put on the full armor of God."
Saint Paul
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"I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation."
Saint Paul
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"God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind."
Saint Paul
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"If God is for us, who can be against us?"
Saint Paul
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"I am not afraid. I was born to do this."
Martin Luther
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"Here I stand, I can do no other."
Martin Luther
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"There is nothing to fear except fear itself."
Martin Luther
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"Take up the cross and follow me."
Martin Luther
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"I am afraid; therefore I preach."
Martin Luther
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"We must obey God rather than human beings."
Saint Peter
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"I urge you as foreigners and exiles, abstain from sinful desires which war against your soul."
Saint Peter
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"Since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude."
Saint Peter
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"If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed."
Saint Peter
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"If you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name."
Saint Peter
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"Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around."
Saint Peter
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"Stand up, be bold, be strong. Take the world by storm."
Swami Vivekananda
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"Be not afraid. Face the world with courage and faith."
Swami Vivekananda
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"The world needs the virtues of strength and courage, not weakness and cowardice."
Swami Vivekananda
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"The world is full of people who are afraid. Be bold and be brave."
Swami Vivekananda