It is curious - curious that physical courage should be so common in the world, and moral courage so rare

It is curious - curious that physical courage should be so common in the world, and moral courage so rare

Courage enlarges, cowardice diminishes resources. In desperate straits the fears of the timid aggravate the dangers that imperil the brave.

Courage enlarges, cowardice diminishes resources. In desperate straits the fears of the timid aggravate the dangers that imperil the brave.

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.

To me, there is no greater act of courage than being the one who kisses first.

To me, there is no greater act of courage than being the one who kisses first.

Never forget that no military leader has ever become great
without audacity.

Never forget that no military leader has ever become great
without audacity.

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.

Grant what thou commandest and then command what thou wilt.

Grant what thou commandest and then command what thou wilt.

Without courage all virtues lose their meaning.

Without courage all virtues lose their meaning.

You can't test courage cautiously.

You can't test courage cautiously.