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“If the NBA truly seeks to protect the integrity of the legal profession and the courts, it must begin with honesty, consistency, and courage. Not selective outrage. Indeed, this is another sad day for democracy in Nigeria,”
Omoyele Sowore (born 1971) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You did not invite this invasion. Nor did you provoke it. You did not seek a confrontation. But you have risen to meet this moment that is testament to the greatness of a people, to your courage, to your strength of character. Now, my call is for the Europe Union to meet this moment with the same vigour. Because this must be our whatever-it-takes moment.”
Roberta Metsola (born 1979) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The rules-based order of the world remains strong. Putin miscalculated not only the courage and resistance of your country, but the strength of the democratic order. He fundamentally mistook our debates for weakness. And he has paid an unprecedented cost. Our sanctions hurt and we must go further still.”
Roberta Metsola (born 1979) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Swim against the current! Follow your own path! Find the courage within!”
Nathan Sawaya (born 1973) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In China, literally in elementary school, we have to sit a certain way. You can't raise your hand anytime, you can’t speak in class. So, it takes a lot of courage and experimenting to kind of try to break that.”
Fala Chen (born 1982) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Fala Chen Came to America to Find Herself—And Wound Up Being Cast in a Groundbreaking Marvel Movie" in Harpers Bazaar (24 September 2021)
“It’s better to face your fear than to run from it because running won’t make the problem go away. When you face it, you have the chance to conquer it. That was how I began to define courage.”
Maria Ressa (born 1963) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We are standing on the rubble of the world that was, and we must have the foresight and courage to imagine, and create, the world as it should be: more compassionate, more equal, more sustainable. A world that is safe from fascists and tyrants.”
Maria Ressa (born 1963) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We are standing on the rubble of the world that was, and we must have the foresight and courage to imagine what might happen if we don’t act now, and instead, create the world as it should be – more compassionate, more equal, more sustainable.”
Maria Ressa (born 1963) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It is not the gold medal that makes you stronger. It is your courage to face up difficulties and then overcome them on the road leading to the podium. It is easy for one to believe in himself in favorable circumstances, but hard in times of adversity. This might be the difference between excellence and greatness.”
Shi Tingmao (born 1991) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Feature: Tears, hesitation behind Chinese diver Shi Tingmao's composure” in Xinhua (1 August 2021)
“There's nothing like a nostalgia trip to make you feel alien from both your past and your present. You also see what's static in you, what you hadn't the courage or strength to change, and all your old fears, the ones you still carry. The disappointment of your failure is palpable. It's terrible to go around bumping into yourself like that.”
Steve Toltz (born 1972) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“And this summer as he faced yet another challenge, he and Vicky have taught us all about dignity, courage and the power of love. In this campaign, Barack Obama has no greater champion and when he's president he will have no stronger partner in the United States Senate.”
Caroline Kennedy (born 1957) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Climate change is unlike any other threat in our history. It will test us in unimaginable ways. It demands leadership that celebrates difference, sees the frontline as partners in decision-making, and is willing to exercise courage for all of us.”
Elizabeth Yeampierre wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The things that define Botswana and Batswana are the stories that we have not had the courage to tell”
Cheshe Dow wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“To state today that the Pope did not have the courage to speak, means not recognizing Pope Pacelli even in a photograph, because he was not a man of half measures, he was not a man of arrangements.”
Fiorenzo Angelini (1916–2014) first seen 2010 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Cardinal Angelini says Pius XII's example drove him to save WWII Jews (1 February 2010) Catholic News Agency
“No commander can know everything. He must rely on deputies, competent in the narrow areas assigned them. His responsibility is to make sure none of them tugs the blanket to one side of the bed. A deputy who answers 'yes, sir' to every stupid thing his commander says can get his boss into serious trouble. He must have the courage to take a stand and be able to defend it.”
Alexander Lebed (1950–2002) first seen 1995 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Awaiting His Nation's Call: Russia's General Lebed" in TIME (27 February 1995)
“As I writer, I have courage to be—to ask questions and not to find an answer because then I should change my job and try to be a scientist. And this is the better freedom, to be a writer. Just ask and show strange things.”
Olga Tokarczuk (born 1962) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Nobel Prize-Winner Olga Tokarczuk in Conversation with John Freeman" in LitHub (10 October 2019)
“It is no use seeking salvation in institutions, programs, and projects. We shall save ourselves only if more and more of us have the unfashionable courage to take counsel with our own souls and, in the midst of all this modern hustle and bustle, to bethink ourselves of the firm, enduring, and proved truths of life.”
Wilhelm Röpke (1899–1966) said by 1966 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Listening to, analyzing, creating, and disseminating stories, and doing so with courage, keenness, skill, and cunning, with the clear purpose of changing human consciousness in the direction of choosing justice-this is what organizing is all about. ("The Power of Story")”
Aurora Levins Morales (born 1954) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We are not asked to subscribe to any Utopia or to believe in a perfect world just around the corner. We are asked to be patient with necessarily slow and groping advance on the road forward, and to be ready for each step ahead as it becomes practicable. We are asked to equip ourselves with courage, hope, readiness for hard work, and to cherish large and generous ideals.”
Emily Greene Balch (1867–1961) said by 1961 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The severity of Monsieur Ingres frightened me. I tell you, because he doubted the courage and perseverance of a woman in the field of painting. He wished to impose limits. He would assign to them only the painting of flowers, of fruits, of still lifes, portraits and genre scenes...I quickly understood that I could take no part in that school except to waste my time.”
Marie Bracquemond (1840–1916) first seen 1850 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Becker, Jane R. (2017). "Marie Bracquemond, Impressionist Innovator: Escaping the Fury". In Laurence Madeline (ed.) Women Artists in Paris, 1850-1900. Yale University Press. pp. 55-68. …
“1. ACKNOWLEDGE CHAOS. 2. EXPERIMENT. 3. TO POLARIZE OR NOT TO POLARIZE 4. DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THE IMPORTANCE OF HUMOR 5. LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO BRIDGE CHASMS 6. DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE STRENGTH OF SUBGROUPS 7. WELCOME THE ENERGY AND COURAGE OF THE YOUNG 8. PAY ATTENTION TO PSYCHOLOGY 9. LOOK TO EXPAND PEOPLE'S SENSE OF POSSIBILITY”
Melanie Kaye/Kantrowitz (1945–2018) said by 2018 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It’s really unfortunate. I feel like artists don’t realize that if we all really truly actually stood together, something could change. But we’re also all living day to day. People are just trying to make sure they’re ok. I get it. But it is a shame how much courage you have to muster to just tell the truth.”
India Arie (born 1975) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: India.Arie Wants to Yank Her Music Off Spotify — But Her Label Won’t Let Her Elias Leight, Rolling Stone. Posted on February 12, 2022
“Today, across the globe, women, and also men, from all walks of life are finding the courage to say, loudly and firmly, in a thousand languages, “No more.” They reject mindless violence, and defend the fundamental values of democracy, of open society, of freedom, and of peace.”
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (born 1938) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I often look back now and regret that I never took my courage in both hands and went out into the world. That's really what a chap should do, Canning. Get out and look. Otherwise," again he paused, "Otherwise you never really see yourself, old man. And it's all so small and petty. A man isn't a man any longer.”
Paul Scott (novelist) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Woman was not wanting in courage in the early ages. In war and bloodshed this trait was often displayed. Grecian and Roman history have lauded and honored her in this character. English history records her courageous women too, for unhappily we have little but the records of war handed down to us.”
Lucretia Mott (1793–1880) said by 1880 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The defining moment for me as a person was finding the courage to quit investing banking in 2013 and enrolling at New York Film Academy. That set the tone for my journey and everything that I am today.”
Ini Dima-Okojie (born 1990) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Memorable moment in her life and career (March 2018)
“As women, we must also continue to show strength and courage, challenging assumptions and raising the bar in our homes, businesses, our chosen careers, management and public office.”
Oluremi Tinubu (born 1960) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Press release titled ‘I Support another Woman’ on the commemoration of International Women’s Day 2021.
“The Many Times Connie Has Left Us Inspired With Her Pearls of Wisdom, Choose serenity, courage, and wisdom in whatever you want to achieve.”
Connie Ferguson (born 1970) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: tswalebs, Masaru Emoto Nov 05, 2020, 03:17 PM https://tswalebs.com/top-of-the/the-many-times-connie-has-left-us-inspired-with-his-pearls-of-wisdom
“As a woman and a mother, I can only imagine what you have gone through managing six children, it must have been energy sapping and depressing, but I salute your courage and I want to assure you that this government will not abandon you, we will stand by you and ensure that you are assisted to get back to a normal life.”
Oluranti Adebule (born 1970) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Let us show that we are not only willing to feed on the harvests of the past, but that we also feel the courage and the excitement in ourselves to lend a hand, to push the wheel of time forward and to open the gates to a new becoming.”
Milly Witkop (1877–1955) said by 1955 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I want to really affect people’s lives, put smiles on their faces. There are street kids out there suffering, we need to go out there. I like the courage of Iyabo Ojo, Halima Abubakar for all those NGOs and the rest of them. Putting smiles on people’s faces is what I’m aspiring to do and I think that’s the only way your prayers would be answered and God would put a smile on your face too.”
Doris Simeon (born 1979) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“cowardice is itself a military conception. He does not want to understand military morality. He knows only the courage of principle.”
Anna Strunsky (1877–1964) said by 1964 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Come with tenacity, come with courage, come with boldness, come with discipline… Failure is not an option, you're going to succeed at this… Don't wait for people to invite you to the table, grab the chair and sit at the table because you belong there. Don't wait for any favors or handouts.”
Jumoke Oduwole (born 1953) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I am not too surprised about myself – some will say I have an audacity of courage.”
Bandy Kiki (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Just remember: strength and courage. If you stand on principle, you'll never lose.”
Janet Reno (1938–2016) said by 2016 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Trusting in yourself doesn’t make you complacent, it’s courage that elevates your talent to the next level. As the ministry and other stakeholders, we are here to support you.”
Nelly Mukazayire (born 1982) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Believe in your talent, Mukazayire tells young athletes (The New Times, August 10, 2025)
“It was an intense experience. At some moments I felt like I wanted to get out of the car because of the speed and adrenaline. Karan is a very skilled driver. There were moments when I thought he should brake, but I quickly realised that I couldn't do what he does. The experience gave me a new appreciation of the level of concentration, skill and courage required in motorsport.”
Nelly Mukazayire (born 1982) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Patel tops qualifying stage of Mountain Gorilla Rally", News Times (July 10, 2026)
“Martyrdom in Africa will bear credible testimony when it has that particular courage which enables it to rise above the racial and tribal divides that terrorize this continent.”
Thomas Graham Rose (born 1951) first seen 2004 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Martyrdom: A Credible Testimony for the Church in Africa (11 June 2004) Zenit
“It is telling that in the language of Homer there are quite a few ways to express that one man is better than another. But none of these refer to the virtue of piety or ability to tell divine laws. The most legitimacy and honor are received from objective and manifest qualities or virtues: ... personal courage in battle, and ability to give good counsel in the assembly of armed men.”
Bronze Age Pervert (born 1980) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I noticed Asian actors were getting more opportunities, and I began to harbour this dream of getting back into acting, but it took a lot of courage to give voice to that dream. One day I decided: if I don’t do this, I will regret it.”
Ke Huy Quan (born 1971) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: ‘I didn’t have a single audition for a year’: Goonies and Indiana Jones child star Ke Huy Quan on finding fame again" in The Guardian (14 November 2022)
“It took men quite a while to have the courage to look at things differently.”
Linda Hogan (writer) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I can say, that no man can judge his own life. So no man can say that he could have done more. The older I get, the greater the certitude I have, that it is the correct, sincere answer. It is possible to expect courage from people and even heroism. But it is necessary to understand the simple fact that they are people.”
Władysław Bartoszewski (1922–2015) said by 2015 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“To go to the encounter with Christ in the needy through a total dedication must have a universal dimension that does not allow the exception of persons even for religious reasons. To travel is synonymous of courage and does not admit any tiredness. Only like this will the civilization of love become concrete.”
Jorge Ferreira da Costa Ortiga (born 1944) first seen 2009 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Intervention of H. Exc. Mons. Jorge FERREIRA DA COSTA ORTIGA, Archbishop of Braga, President of the Episcopal Conference (PORTUGAL) (8 October 2009) Press Office of the Holy See
“Thinking about the future gives vertigo. It takes courage to look ahead. The ancient Greeks - when they sought to know - consulted the oracle at Delphi. Religion and magic help manage anxiety, but a dispassionate analysis of data and probabilities may actually provide useful guidance".”
Alessandro Magnoli Bocchi (born 1968) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We must celebrate the courage of Alhaja Kudirat Abiola and Pa Alfred Rewane, both of whom were murdered by agents of military repression.”
Bola Tinubu (born 1952) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We are a people who jump over many hurdles. Walking that road is an act of courage. That experience is a forge of character.”
Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang (born 1951) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Faith; have faith that God is in control of your life. Trust him and depend on him for courage to overcome your challenges.”
Florence Dolphyne (born 1938) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Throughout my life, I have had great mentors and sponsors who believed in me, probably more than I believed in myself. They gave me the courage to do what I wanted to do.”
Dianne Bevelander (1959–2021) said by 2021 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It’s important to have role models, role models that look like you and representation matters, for it gives hope and courage to pursue one’s endeavors.”
Adji Bousso Dieng wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We can reclaim ourselves by recognising that love is intrinsic to our being. From it we can invoke the courage to dance with our fear”
Pregs Govender (born 1960) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Reclaiming our dignity through insubordinate leadership,02 August 2019,Story Helen Swingler