I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and row brave by reflection. read more

I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and row brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.

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.]

Few persons have courage enough to appear as good as they really
are.

Few persons have courage enough to appear as good as they really
are.

The greatest test of courage on the earth is to bear defeat without losing heart. -R. G. Ingersoll.

The greatest test of courage on the earth is to bear defeat without losing heart. -R. G. Ingersoll.

There's only one way you can fail, and that's to quit.

There's only one way you can fail, and that's to quit.

Courage is the power to let go of the familiar.

Courage is the power to let go of the familiar.

Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death! -Earl Wilson.

Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death! -Earl Wilson.

Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience.

Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience.

You become a champion by fighting one more round. When things are tough, you fight one more round.

You become a champion by fighting one more round. When things are tough, you fight one more round.