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“Without courage there is no protection for our other values. Every man loses his courage at times. All of us should pray every morning that God will give us the courage to do what is right. And remember when you pray that if you rise at all a better man- your prayer has been answered. Never underestimate the good that one man can do... Remember us as long as you can. We will never forget you.”
Michael J. Daly (1924–2008) said by 2008 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted by Stephen J. Ochs, A Cause Greater Than Self: The Journey of Captain Michael J. Daly, World War II Medal of Honor Recipient (2012), College Station: Texas A&M University Press, hardcover first edition, p. 184
“What we offer to the world will depend on Harvard’s courage—our courage—to ask two questions that propel our work—Why? and Why not? And it will depend on the courage to answer, with confidence, two others: Why here? and Why now?”
Claudine Gay (born 1970) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Calmly take what ill betideth; Patience wins the crown at length: Rich repayment him abideth Who endures in quiet strength. Brave the tamer of the lion; Brave whom conquered kingdoms praise; Bravest he who rules his passions, Who his own impatience sways.”
Johann Gottfried Herder (1744–1803) first seen 1801 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Die wiedergefundenen Söhne" [The Recovered Sons] (1801) as translated in The Monthly Religious Magazine Vol. 10 (1853) p. 445
“At the following morning, when the first citizens started walking around, he was found dead. So died the poor and brave Antônio da Silva Marramaque who, at the age of 18, dreamed with the glories of poetry and was now murdered due his great soul and brave moral! He didn't compose any sonnet and, if he did, he composed bad ones. But, by his way, he was a hero and a poet... that God bless him!”
Lima Barreto (1881–1922) said by 1922 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In ancient Rome, the gladiators went into the arena with these words on their lips: let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt. Today, all of you young athletes are in the arena. Many of you will win. But even more important, I know you will be brave and bring credit to your parents and to your country. Let us begin the Olympics, thank you.”
Eunice Kennedy Shriver (1921–2009) first seen 1968 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech at the first Special Olympics, Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois (20 July 1968)
“Belinda was as brave as a barrel full of bears, And Ink and Blink chased lions down the stairs, Mustard was as brave as a tiger in a rage, But Custard cried for a nice safe cage.”
Ogden Nash (1902–1971) said by 1971 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Toll for the brave — The brave! that are no more; All sunk beneath the wave, Fast by their native shore!”
William Cowper (1731–1800) first seen 1782 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On the Loss of the Royal George", st. 1 (wr. 1782; pub. 1791)
“Not only the brave get killed, but the brave have a better chance of it.”
John Steinbeck (1902–1968) said by 1968 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Wilt thou not save me? once in every year This rightful form of mine that thou dost see By favour of the Goddess have I here From sunrise unto sunset given me, That some brave man may end my misery. And thou — art thou not brave? can thy heart fail, Whose eyes e'en now are weeping at my tale?”
William Morris (1834–1896) said by 1896 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You should leave that place, my girl” “you know me better than that.” “yes, I do. Too brave for your own good. Too brave now, I think.” “would you have me any less?” “I’m sorry. No, I wouldn’t have you less.”
Alice Borchardt (1939–2007) said by 2007 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“He rode forward at the gallop, brave but stupid. A moment later, he was brave and stupid and dead.”
Harry Turtledove (born 1949) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“So it would seem to be true: when cruel birth debases, we forget. When cruel death debases, we believe it erases all the rest that precedes. But stand brave, life-liver, bleeding out your days in the river of time. Stand brave: time moves both ways”
Joanna Newsom (born 1982) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We Call Them the Brave who likely were reluctant to be brave.”
Marianne Moore (1887–1972) said by 1972 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“They were brave and splendid, all the men. They died like brave men.”
Steve Turner (born 1949) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We will rebuild, reconcile and recover in every known nook of our nation, in every corner called our country our people diverse and beautiful will emerge battered and beautiful. When day comes, we step out of the shade aflame and unafraid. The new dawn blooms as we free it. For there is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.”
Amanda Gorman (born 1998) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I never thought of myself as courageous or adventurous, so moving out to California by myself pushed my comfort zone in a big way. Truly, there were only a handful of teachers that made a difference, but just pushing myself to do it was the most important part of that experience. I came back feeling brave, and I needed to feel brave to get into this business.”
Kathy Greenwood (born 1962) first seen 2013 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kathryn Greenwood fully clothed (June 7, 2013)
“Fighting is like champagne. It goes to the heads of cowards as quickly as of heroes. Any fool can be brave on a battlefield when it's be brave or else be killed.”
Margaret Mitchell (1900–1949) said by 1949 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“As a journalist, I consider it a sacred duty to present all the brave warriors of 75 one by one to the nation. After the nation's sun child Major Dalim, I am going to present another patriotic and fearless brave warrior to the nation, InshaAllah.”
Elias Hossain (journalist) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I remember being inspired by the space flight of the first black female astronaut Mae Jemison. I thought to myself: “If someone can be so brave to go to space, I should be brave to quit the job that I wasn’t loving.”
Pontsho Maruping wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You must be true to yourself. Strong enough to be true to yourself. Brave enough to be strong enough to be true to yourself. Wise enough to be brave enough, to be strong enough to shape yourself from what you actually are.”
Sylvia Ashton-Warner (1908–1984) said by 1984 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“So live as brave men; and if fortune is adverse, front its blows with brave hearts”
Cicero (misattributed) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“All brave men love; for he only is brave who has affections to fight for, whether in the daily battle of life, or in physical contests.”
Nathaniel Hawthorne (misattributed) first seen 1853 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: William Cowper Prime in The Old House by the River (1853); first misattributed to Hawthorne in Notable Thoughts about Women: A Literary Mosaic (1882) by Maturin Murray Ballou, p. 239
“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.”
Billy Graham (1918–2018) first seen 1964 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: A Time for Moral Courage", Reader’s Digest (July 1964)
“Sometimes the conscience makes demands that are non-negotiable. Courage has nothing to do with it. We weren’t here because we were brave. We were here because we had to be here.”
Robert Charles Wilson (born 1953) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A brave mind is always impregnable. True courage is the result of reasoning.”
Jeremy Collier (1650–1726) said by 1726 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“True courage is the result of reasoning. A brave mind is always impregnable. Resolution lies more in the head than in the veins, and a just sense of honor and of infamy, of duty and of religion, will carry us farther than all the force of mechanism.”
Jeremy Collier (1650–1726) said by 1726 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”
Nelson Mandela (1918–2013) said by 2013 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When sorrow is deepest...then the surface crust is pierced, and consolation wells up, and all the forces of patience and courage are banded together to do their duty. Thus great suffering brings with it the power of great endurance. So while we are cowards before petty troubles, great sorrows make us brave by rousing our truer manhood.”
Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941) said by 1941 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I believe that courage is morally neutral. I can well imagine wicked people being brave and good people being timid or afraid. I don't consider it a moral virtue.”
Susan Sontag (1933–2004) said by 2004 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“O brave flag, O bright flag, O flag to lead the free! The glory of thy silver stars, Engrailed in blue above the bars Of red for courage, white for truth, Has brought the world a second youth And drawn a hundred million hearts to follow after thee.”
Henry van Dyke (1852–1933) first seen 1910 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Who Follow the Flag, Phi Kappa Beta Ode, Harvard University (June 30, 1910).
“I have met brave women who are exploring the outer edge of human possibility, with no history to guide them, and the courage to make themselves vulnerable that I find moving beyond words.”
Gloria Steinem (1934–2026) first seen 1971 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Sisterhood" in New York (20 December 1971), p. 49
“Pain nourishes courage. You can't be brave if you've only had wonderful things happen to you.”
Mary Tyler Moore (1936–2017) first seen 1986 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in The Reader's Digest, Vol. 128 (1986), p. 137; later in Quotable Quotes (1997) by Editors of Reader's Digest
“Take chances, make mistakes. That's how you grow. Pain nourishes your courage. You have to fail in order to practice being brave.”
Mary Tyler Moore (1936–2017) first seen 2002 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in Winning Words: Quotations to Uplift, Inspire, Motivate and Delight (2002) edited by Allen Klein, p. 14
“It needs a lot of courage to pick up someone from another country and support him. When I first heard from Andrew Lloyd Webber in 1999, he praised my work. But I must say that choosing me over others to compose for Bombay Dreams was a brave decision.”
A. R. Rahman (born 1966) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Today, I am reminded of those brave Marylanders who first came to this land seeking freedom and opportunity when they landed in St. Mary's City in 1634. While the challenges facing us today are different, I know that the courage and the spirit of Marylanders is the same.”
Larry Hogan (born 1956) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Il ne s'est jamais rien fait de grand dans le monde que par le courage et la fermeté d'un seul homme qui brave les préjugés de la multitude.”
François-Noël Babeuf (1760–1797) said by 1797 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You are not weak. You are brave. One of the bravest I know. Speaking your truth, a person living at the intersection of multiple identities, unapologetically, takes courage. I love you”
Jussie Smollett (born 1982) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 14 February 2019 by Jurnee Smollett (younger sister)
Also quoted by: Jurnee Smollett
“I want to start by commending the incredibly brave women of Ukraine who are fighting, forced to shelter their loved ones in bunkers, giving birth in metro stations and leading on the frontline. It is a testament to their courage, strength and resilience even in the worst circumstances.”
Roberta Metsola (born 1979) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in "Parliament shows solidarity with Ukraine", European Parliament News (3 March 2022)
“there is no courage in being fearless. Do you not know that? A person who knows fear and yet can still think of others, well, he be a brave man.”
Paula Brackston wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A brave heart knows no fear. Let us face our enemies with courage and determination.”
Yaa Asantewaa (1832–1921) said by 1921 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Though almost erased from history, Chand Bibi’s brave exploits and her courage are part of folklore.”
Chand Bibi (1550–1599) said by 1599 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Sampath V. (2022). Bravehearts of Bharat : vignettes from indian history. Penguin Random House India
“God knows that a mother needs fortitude and courage and tolerance and flexibility and patience and firmness and nearly every other brave aspect of the human soul.”
Phyllis McGinley (1905–1978) first seen 1960 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Reported in Reader's Digest, vol. 76 (June 1960), p. 121
“(Referring to Gnutti, Colaninno, and the irresistible rise of the “capitani coraggiosi” (brave captains)) This is a group of well-known entrepreneurs and managers who built Infostrada and Omnitel. Perhaps they are biting off more than they can chew, but that remains to be seen. As things stand, allow me to applaud their courage. (February 19, 1999)”
Massimo D'Alema (born 1949) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“These are Americans who have served with honor, with distinction, and with unshakable patriotism. Brave, honorable, and committed patriots, who have also dared to have the courage to say out loud that they are transgender.”
Sarah McBride (born 1990) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You know you're brave the day courage becomes your only option.”
Chouna Lomponda (born 1973) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Author : "Patrick Ndungidi" (2016) cited in ""Interview de Chouna Lomponda : « Je traduis des objectifs d’entreprise en objectifs de communication »"" on "The depechesdebrazzaville", 15 January 2016.
“Nature produces but few brave men, whereas care and training make efficient soldiers. Soldiers who are kept working improve in courage, while too much leisure makes them weak and lazy. Care should be taken to keep them busy.”
Maurice (emperor) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Women of Africa have some courage and they show it. When they walk the street, they are elegant. They are courageous, they are brave.”
Ablade Glover (born 1934) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We handed the most important belongings of our people -- the railroads and the banks -- to aliens who 2000 years ago had turned the temple into a house of usury. Back then there was a man who had the bravery to drive out these scoundrels with a whip! If today a national socialist is seen with such a temple-whip, he's thrown into jail.”
Julius Streicher (1885–1946) said by 1946 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Wir haben unsere wichtigsten Volksgüter, die Eisenbahnen und die Banken, den Fremdlingen überlassen, die schon vor 2000 Jahren den Tempel zu einem Wucherhaus gemacht haben. Damals hatte schon einer den Mut besessen, mit…
“I am convinced that all that is needed in order to achieve what I want is bravery and self-confidence. I certainly have enough self-confidence...I told myself that I shall either be a general at thirty, or that I shall not be alive by then.”
Mikhail Tukhachevsky (1893–1937) first seen 1914 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 1914. Quoted in "The Red Army" - Page 111 - by Michel Berchin, Eliahu Ben-Horin - 1942
“Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will.”
James Stephens (author) first seen 1912 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Crock of Gold (Charleston: BiblioBazaar, [1912] 2006) p. 13.