Courage is rightly esteemed the first of human qualities
. . . because it is the quality which guarantees read more

Courage is rightly esteemed the first of human qualities
. . . because it is the quality which guarantees all others.

We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the read more

We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face... we must do that which we think we cannot.

Courage is grace under pressure.

Courage is grace under pressure.

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.

What a new face courage puts on everything!

What a new face courage puts on everything!

The man who is just and resolute will not be moved from his
settled purpose, either by the misdirected read more

The man who is just and resolute will not be moved from his
settled purpose, either by the misdirected rage of his fellow
citizens, or by the threats of an imperious tryant.
[Lat., Justum et tenacem propositi virum
Non civium ardor prava jubentium,
Non vultus instantis tyranni,
Mente quatit solida.]

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.

A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer.

A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer.

Since fear is mostly about ignorance, the best part is that it's as temporary as you choose.

Since fear is mostly about ignorance, the best part is that it's as temporary as you choose.