Tender handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man read more

Tender handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of mettle,
And it soft as silk remains.

Half a man's wisdom goes with his courage.

Half a man's wisdom goes with his courage.

Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with read more

Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing. Use the pain as fuel, as a reminder of your strength.

If courage wasn't a standard result of aging, it meant that the young could somehow acquire it as well.

If courage wasn't a standard result of aging, it meant that the young could somehow acquire it as well.

The schoolboy, with his satchel in his hand,
Whistling aloud to bear his courage up.

The schoolboy, with his satchel in his hand,
Whistling aloud to bear his courage up.

I would rather be a coward than brave because people hurt you when you are brave.

I would rather be a coward than brave because people hurt you when you are brave.

Courage is fear that has said its prayers.

Courage is fear that has said its prayers.

Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another.

Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another.

But you be strong and do not lose courage, for there is reward for your work. [ Chronicles 15:7].

But you be strong and do not lose courage, for there is reward for your work. [ Chronicles 15:7].