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 doubt, but action despite it."
George Stephenson
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"Every great achievement begins with the decision to attempt something others deemed impossible."
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
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"Do not fear competition; fear complacency."
John Wanamaker
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"A merchant must be willing to take risks to create opportunities."
John Wanamaker
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"We must never be afraid to go too far, for success lies just beyond."
James Cash Penney
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"Never allow setbacks to discourage you from pursuing your dreams."
James Cash Penney
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"Do not be afraid to be different; the world needs your unique contribution."
James Cash Penney
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"The only real failure is the failure to try."
James Cash Penney
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"The man who does things makes mistakes, but he doesn't make the biggest mistake of all—doing nothing."
Harvey Firestone
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"When a man is trying to do something beyond his known powers, it is his duty to go ahead and do it."
Harvey Firestone
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"The only way to solve a problem is to face it."
Harvey Firestone
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"Do not suppose that abruptness is dependency on genius - it is often only an apology for laziness."
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
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"Difficulties are only opportunities in disguise for those with the courage to face them."
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
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"I have never been afraid to challenge what others believe to be impossible."
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
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"I have discovered that the only real security is in having the courage to take risks."
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
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"When you are afraid, that is when you must be most brave."
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
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"Be not afraid to give up the good to go for the great."
Owen D. Young
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"Courage is not the absence of fear, but action despite fear."
Owen D. Young
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"Courage can be developed through practice."
Owen D. Young
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"Great things are never achieved without great courage and greater sacrifice."
Frank Woolworth
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"Fear is the price we pay for daring to try something new."
Frank Woolworth
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"A single act of courage can inspire a thousand others to be brave."
Frank Woolworth
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"Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts."
Marshall Field
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"Progress is made only when we dare to take risks."
Alfred P. Sloan
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"Courage is not the absence of fear but action in the face of fear."
Alfred P. Sloan
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"Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome."
Walter Chrysler
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"Don't fear failure; fear mediocrity."
Walter Chrysler
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"Men are not born with courage; they must develop it."
Walter Chrysler
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"A man must be willing to take risks to succeed."
Walter Chrysler
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"The future belongs to the bold."
Walter Chrysler