599 private quotes tagged courage

“Grave was the man in years, in looks, in word, his locks were grey, yet was his courage green.” — Torquato Tasso

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“The people of South Carolina support conservatives who are trying to push real change, and the people of South Carolina expect their presidential candidates to back them up when they show courage.” — Nikki Haley

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“I'll know how to die with courage that is easier than living.” — Georg Buchner

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“I fear some of our leaders today have lost the courage to stand up. What we have now are politicians. They won't offer real plans, and only stand up when they want to blame someone else.” — Susana Martinez

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“As the first Hispanic female governor in history, little girls often come up to me in the grocery store or the mall. They look and point, and when they get the courage, they ask 'Are you Susana?' and they run up and give me a hug.” — Susana Martinez

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“A leader must have the courage to act against an expert's advice.” — James Callaghan

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“It takes a great deal of courage to follow another person's lead.” — Bill Hybels

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“The courage in journalism is sticking up for the unpopular, not the popular.” — Geraldo Rivera

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“Well, number one I like dancing. Number two I knew it would be challenging because I had never done this type of dance before. I always wanted to and I happened to have the courage to go out there and give it my best shot.” — Evander Holyfield

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“With his trademark courage and conviction, President Reagan led us out of the Cold War, spreading his vision of freedom, resulting in the release of millions of people from the yoke of communism.” — John Doolittle

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“Paul persuaded me to join the band. I would never have had the courage otherwise. It was fun at the beginning. We were playing just for fun, with Paul's group.” — Linda McCartney

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“I think laughter may be a form of courage. As humans we sometimes stand tall and look into the sun and laugh, and I think we are never more brave than when we do that.” — Linda Ellerbee

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“When we read stories of heroes, we identify with them. We take the journey with them. We see how the obstacles almost overcome them. We see how they grow as human beings or gain qualities or show great qualities of strength and courage and with them, we grow in some small way.” — Sam Raimi

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“My sword I give to him that shall succeed me in my pilgrimage, and my courage and skill to him that can get it.” — John Bunyan

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“Have the courage of your desire.” — George Gissing

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“I wish we lived in a society that made it safe and provided the courage for everyone to come out.” — Judith Light

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“Now that I've got some films under my belt, I have the courage of my convictions regarding acting. It gives me a leg to stand on.” — Mira Sorvino

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“The quality that defines us as Americans is the courage to respond to being hit. The courage to root out and destroy the killers. And, most importantly, the courage to hold on to our values and protect our hard-won freedoms while doing it.” — Nick Clooney

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“Courage is very important. Like a muscle, it is strengthened by use.” — Ruth Gordon

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“Love is the most difficult and dangerous form of courage. Courage is the most desperate, admirable and noble kind of love.” — Delmore Schwartz

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“I love Joan Collins. She's a wonderful lady. She has such courage. She's such a good actress.” — Robert Wagner

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“I have three favorite politicians: Reagan, Truman, and Bobby Kennedy - Bobby for showing remarkable political courage despite being loathed by many on both sides.” — Joe Scarborough

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“More firm and sure the hand of courage strikes, when it obeys the watchful eye of caution.” — James Thomson

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“That's what acting is - it's about... having the courage to allow your audience into the private moments of your characters' lives.” — Kerry Washington

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“The criteria for serving one's country should be competence, courage and willingness to serve. When we deny people the chance to serve because of their sexual orientation, we deprive them of their rights of citizenship, and we deprive our armed forces the service of willing and capable Americans.” — Dianne Feinstein

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