Courage Quotes

"I can't die but once. I'd be willing to shed every drop of blood I have."

"When I ran away, I made up my mind that I would never be taken alive."

"I have crossed many rivers carrying people to freedom."

"I had reasoned it out in my mind there was one of two things I had a right to—liberty or death."

"I risked everything because nothing is worth more than freedom."

"Every rescued soul was worth the danger I faced."

"I learned that real courage means acting despite your fear."

"I did not know I was brave until I had to be."

"I declare myself not obligated to yield to the obedience which the law of the state demands."

"The moment we begin to fear the opinions of others and hesitate to tell the truth that is in us, we signal to the world that it may govern us."

"I declare myself a rebel against the social system that denies women their rights."

"It requires some courage to live out one's convictions in this world."

"I have always had the courage of my convictions."

"I have never regretted standing up for what I believed to be right."

"I have learned that true courage is standing alone for what you believe is right."

"You do what you think is right and let the law catch up."

"I have fought for social justice for decades now."

"Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace."

"Standing up for what's right is never easy."

"Do nothing with a doubtful mind."

"I am a radical. I am ready to take measures."

"I would encourage all colored people to not submit to the indignities of segregation."

"I would say to those in bondage, Go forward!"

"Whatever may be my fate here, my principle is fixed."

"Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you."

"I hold it that a little rebellion now and then is a good thing."

"I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny."

"I have found that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear."

"If we want rights, we must take them."

"The good Lord gave me a voice to speak my truth."