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“..it is a masterpiece [painting of Barend Cornelis Koekkoek: 'View on the Woods' 1839, with sizes 176 x 160 cm], a well-executed brave undertaking to imagine something like that on a large scale with such an elaborateness. (translation from original Dutch: Fons Heijnsbroek)”
Willem Roelofs (1822–1897) first seen 1839 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: (original Dutch: citaat van Willem Roelofs, in het Nederlands:) ..het is een meesterstuk [groot schilderij van : 'Boschgezicht' 1839, 176 x 160 cm], een welgelukte stoute onderneming om op die schaal met die uitvoerighe…
“Christ would be careful, Christ would be brave, but Christ he would never be anyone's slave.”
Joseph Arthur (born 1971) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A little perspective can be the difference between spiraling into dark despair and clawing your way back to the light. A brave young woman fought through despair twenty years before, which meant I could do it now, suffering in darkness in a sterile hospital room in Germany. So when the doctors told me I had virtually no chance of seeing ever again, I just heard one thing: Virtually.”
Dan Crenshaw (born 1984) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“So when you have to ask yourself: "Why am I holding back, why am I doing pictures?" And it's usually: that's because you're afraid. Bottom line. And for great art you have to be brave. So that the whole world is going to laugh at you but you don't care, do you get me? And when they say: "Ah that's stupid!" You don't care. You follow that song. I'm sorry, it's true.”
Alonzo King (born 1952) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Maybe I'm too scared to fly, but I'm brave enough to save your life.”
Nnedi Okorafor (born 1974) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My plan for defence will give our brave troops the backing they need and show the world that when it comes to the new threats to Western values, Britain is back and Britain's voice will be strong”
Jeremy Hunt (born 1966) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Jeremy Hunt: I would spend £15bn more on defence BBC News (25 June 2019)
“And from this distance they all did look like kids - boys and girls from far and wide with their cheap hand luggage and their Army duffel bags, brave entertainers who might travel for years before it occurred to them, or to most of them, that they weren't going anywhere.”
Richard Yates (1926–1992) said by 1992 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We're all under the same sky and walk the same earth; we're alive together during the same moment." (Brave Orchid, p154, "At the Western Palace")”
Maxine Hong Kingston (born 1940) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“He would have been a brave American who would have stood up to Joe Stilwell to his face.”
William Slim, 1st Viscount Slim (1891–1970) said by 1970 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I firmly believe that all the best things on earth have been created by brave nerds.”
Alexei Navalny (1976–2024) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Navalny, A. (2024). Patriot: A Memoir. United States: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. Russian: Из книги Алексей Навальный "Патриот" (2024).
“Thank you for everything, Dad. I'll be brave, and I'll be okay. I love you from here to there. Mateo”
Adam Silvera (born 1990) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Mr. Torrez, I'm Rufus Emeterio. I was Mateo's last friend. He was mad brave on his End Day. I took photos all day on Instagram. You gotta see how he lived. My username is @RufusonPluto. I'm really happy your son reached out to me on what could've been the worst day ever. Sorry for your loss, Rufus (9/5/17)”
Adam Silvera (born 1990) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“...No Hijab Day is a day to support brave women across the globe who want to be free from the hijab. Women who want to decide for themselves what to wear or what not to wear on their heads. Women who fight against either misogynist governments that will imprison them for removing their hijab or against abusive families and communities that will ostracize, abuse and even kill them.”
Yasmine Mohammed (born 1974) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Countries, borders, anthems and flags keep us apart those ancient gags. All their speeches, adverts and hymns to feed their greed and keep us dim. Call me insane, call me brave, but I won't slave for the pharaoh's grave. I’d rather dance my life away for this could be our final day.”
“Our duty as citizens of this republic is not only to defend the freedom that's been handed down to us. We also have an obligation to learn from the actions of those who came before, to the stories of grit and perseverance of the brave men and women who built and saved this union. In the lives of these great Americans, we find inspiration and purpose.”
Liz Cheney (born 1966) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I’ll say this for the Queen. She was brave—or possibly stupid. It’s easy to mistake the two.”
Ben Aaronovitch (born 1964) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Hey, comrades! Why are you looking so sad? Be brave, fight, beat the Germans, burn, wipe them out! I'm not afraid to die, comrades. It is happiness to die for one's people!”
Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya (1923–1941) said by 1941 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Our light must shine in all the places of sin, corruption, violence, destruction of human life and the environment. The victory has already been won but we must be brave in our mission of transforming the darkness into light.”
Robert Rivas (1946–2026) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Christian light must conquer darkness in the world (April 28, 2018)
“I don't fear being outspoken. The only thing I fear is losing my sense of integrity or losing sight of the values on which I guide my life. So I don't think it's particularly brave or unusual for me to speak out.”
Constance Wu (born 1982) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in "Constance Wu Opens Up About Activism and Speaking Up For What’s Right" in Teen Vogue (27 February 2017)
“Hit the first stage of the hibernation This perfect darkness is a weird sensation Escape from a nation of twisted creatures where their features are lost in accrued stagnation Like a treasure chest I rest in a cave I have to be brave, there's too much to crave 'cause it hurts me dearly to leave the scheme Will I see more clearly when I lose the team?”
Example (musician) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Education opens the way to a new life and a new world. Be brave and confident. Open all doors through knowledge, open with your willpower and the impulse of your hearts, diligence, helping each other, trusting each other, learning from each other.”
Armen Sarkissian (born 1953) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Congratulations on the Knowledge and Schooling Day" (1 September 2021)
“We need to be bold and brave and to demand, of all our members of parliament, men and women, to initiate and/or support... legislative reforms.”
“My Goal in Botswana is to see the life of young girl changed, is to see a brave girl who is courageous enough to walk out when they are in situation of violence.”
Malebogo Molefhe (born 1980) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“People who live in totalitarian countries experience educational brainwashing and real fear of the government. They are not brave enough to stand out and express different opinions.”
Rebel Pepper (born 1973) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Rebel with a cause: An interview with China’s most famous political cartoonist" in SAGE Journals (29 June 2016)
“I love your loneliness. It is brave. It makes the universe want to protect you.”
“Media freedom plays an indispensable role in informing the public, holding governments accountable, and telling stories that otherwise would not be told. The U.S. will continue to stand up for the brave and necessary work of journalists around the world.”
Antony Blinken (born 1962) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Statement on Media Freedom (December 2021)
“Be brave and admit what happened and repent. All of you who know something should help, all of you who participated here. Help this nation finally arrive at the whole truth, which liberates.”
Slobodan Štambuk (1941–2023) said by 2023 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In order to have an economy that works, we have to be safe. The safety of our citizens and our nation is always government's first responsibility. And I will keep working to support our brave men and women of law enforcement and to keep our country safe”
Maggie Hassan (born 1958) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It is therefore, with a brave heart, with confident hope and with faith in my unalterable destiny that I go from this twilight into the darkness, unshakeable in my trust in the providence of God that a glorious dawn will come on the morrow.”
Obafemi Awolowo (1909–1987) said by 1987 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I never heard of a Black child who wasn't told at some time or other, "Whatever you do don't upset the white folks!" But there was just no place in the home of the brave where a Black kid could reach full growth without upsetting the white folks.”
Ollie Harrington (1912–1995) said by 1995 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“They should understand there could be a strike against Miami, Texas or any other state. Then, they'll tuck their tail in. They aren't very brave over there. This is our truth and what we should aspire to and confidently move toward that.”
Andrey Gurulyov (born 1967) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Said during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, in case of a world war, "Russian State TV Argues Over Using Nuclear War to Threaten U.S.", Newsweek, 14 June 2022
“I am brave man, I like to try.”
Dineo Ranaka (born 1983) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You don’t need any more explanations of why our enemies hate us. We can all turn on MSNBC if we want to hear that. We need more reminders that America is good, young American men can be brave, and that there’s a damn good reason why people flee their shithole countries to reach our shores.”
Pete Hegseth (born 1980) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“But at its core, Mulan is really about the character, the spirit. She is such a famous character, but I also wanted to be myself. It was all about balance and choice. It’s always brave to be yourself.”
Liu Yifei (born 1987) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Everything You Need To Know About Liu Yifei, Star Of Disney’s Mulan" in Elle Singapore (8 September 2020)
“I would say focus is really the number one. Each day I allowed myself to forget who I am for the moment. You have to kind of lose yourself and not think about just how brave Mulan is. Yes, I am playing a hero, so we need to bring out that side, but I think every human being is complex, and complex is so beautiful. And that’s where the energy of the character is.”
Liu Yifei (born 1987) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Liu Yifei Talks About Playing Mulan And Empowering Women" in Her World (4 September 2020)
“Let the voice of the people be heard!" cried Parsons, as the noose tightened around his neck. It has been, it ever Will be on May Day, brave martyred hero of yesterday! This year the newly organized, victorious strikers of the International Harvester Works in Chicago will hallow your names on May first.”
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn (1890–1964) said by 1964 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You will need to be brave. There are hard days coming. There are hard words waiting in people’s mouths to be spoken. There are walls. You can’t break them. Just find doors in them." (p258)”
Naomi Shihab Nye (born 1952) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I have fulfilled my dreams. I hope to inspire young women to be fearless in pursuing what sets their souls on fire. I want to teach them to be brave enough to explore uncharted territory and make strides in male-dominated industries”
Kgomotso Phatsima first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Sky Is No Limit For Botswana’s First Female Air Force Pilot,by Keletso Thobega, 19 May l, 2021, Zinger news, retrieved 29 November 2022
“Globally, we are at a tipping point, as we see various forms of injustice being revealed. And so now, more than ever, the world needs brave leaders like you, and me, and all other Kellogg grads around the world, to provide solutions to the existential problems being faced by humanity".”
Ada Osakwe (born 1980) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Views on the importance of finding one's voice on June, 19th, 2020.
“Staying focused, determined and tenacious, being brave enough to stand out from the crowd and be my own person, constantly learning from my mistakes and getting constructive feedback to help me improve, giving back to others and maintaining my faith have all been key to my success.”
Funke Abimbola wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Few hearts are brave enough to stand between old newspapermen and their liquor. Fewer still would defy the thirsty hordes of the electronic media.”
Esther Friesner (born 1951) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The organization was formed at the hardest times and by few women members of parliament who were brave and shared vision of which they never gave up to till we took up their responsibility.”
Donatille Mukabalisa (1960–2026) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Women Parliamentarians Forum Elect New Committee. KTPress. (November 2018)
“If you told me today to start a fashion line, I don’t know if I would be as brave because the older you grow, the more you calculate what could go wrong or right.”
Sonia Mugabo (born 1990) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Sonia Mugabo reflects on her fashion line growth, challenges, and proud moments Newtimes ( November 27, 2023)
“Armed for the battle, kneel we before thee / Bless Thou our banners, God of the Brave”
Constance Markievicz (1868–1927) first seen 1917 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Words by Markievicz and score by Crofts of a hymn composed in or before 1917.
“The guilty, according to their own showing, are always innocent, and cowards brave, and drunkards sober, and harlots chaste, and pickpockets honest to a fault.”
Theodore Dwight Weld (1803–1895) said by 1895 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“His conclusion is darkly hilarious. Corbynism failed because he was not brave enough to defy the cabal: the people needed more antisemitism, and Corbyn denied them.”
Tanya Gold (born 1973) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Friends and comrades! on that side are toil, hunger, nakedness, the drenching storm, desertion, and death; on this side, ease and pleasure. There lies Peru with its riches; here, Panamá, and its poverty. Choose, each man, what best becomes a brave Castilian. For my part, I go to the south.”
Francisco Pizarro (1478–1541) first seen 1527 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech to his followers before the expedition to Peru (1527), quoted in William H. Prescott, History of the Conquest of Peru With a Preliminary View of the Civilization of the Incas (1847; 1935), p. 125
“The globalist remoaner coup continues. The excellent and brave Home Secretary Suella Braverman is being replaced by Grant Shapps. This is an anti-democratic disgrace. Shame on Liz Truss. We backed you to keep them out. They're now in control.”
Dan Wootton (born 1983) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Tweet cited in "Jewish leaders slam GB News stars for calling Grant Shapps a 'globalist'", The Jewish Chronicle (20 October 2022)
“You, somehow, have the greatest potential of all my hosts, and are one of the dumbest, at the same time. “Gee, thanks for the confidence booster.” On the contrary, it is brave stupid people who change the world. The smart ones are usually too smart to even try.”
Wesley Chu (born 1976) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“So, as I've warned you," Henry says as they approach the doors to the Royal Box, "Philip will be there. And assorted other nobility with whom you may have to make conversation. People named Basil." "I think I've proven that I can handle royals." Henry looks doubtful. "You're brave. I could use some of that.”
Casey McQuiston (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source