Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.

Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.

As to honor -- you know -- it's a very fine mediaeval inheritance which women never got hold of. It read more

As to honor -- you know -- it's a very fine mediaeval inheritance which women never got hold of. It wasn't theirs.

Every wish
Is like a prayer--with God.

Every wish
Is like a prayer--with God.

But maybe prayer is a road to rise,
A mountain path leading toward the skies
To assist read more

But maybe prayer is a road to rise,
A mountain path leading toward the skies
To assist the spirit who truly tries.
But it isn't a shibboleth, creed, nor code,
It isn't a pack-horse to carry your load,
It isn't a wagon, it's only a road.
And perhaps the reward of the spirit who tries
Is not the goal, but the exercise!

Honor is like an island, rugged and without a beach; once we have left it, we can never return.

Honor is like an island, rugged and without a beach; once we have left it, we can never return.

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 the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees all others. -Winston Churchill.

Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees all others. -Winston Churchill.

In treat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will read more

In treat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God. [Ruth 1:16].

Act boldly and unseen forces will come to your aid.

Act boldly and unseen forces will come to your aid.