Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air.
-- John Quincy Adams
1767-1848, Sixth President of the USA
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Courage that grows from constitution often forsakes a man when he has occasion for it; courage which arises from a sense of duty acts ;in a uniform manner.
-- Joseph Addison
1672-1719, British Essayist, Poet, Statesman
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There is another side to chivalry. If it dispenses leniency, it may with equal justification invoke control.
-- Freda Adler
1870-1937, Pioneer Psychiatrist, Born in Vienna
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As a rock on the seashore he standeth firm, and the dashing of the waves disturbeth him not. He raiseth his head like a tower on a hill, and the arrows of fortune drop at his feet. In the instant of danger, the courage of his heart here, and scorn to fly.
-- Akhenaton
BC -~1375, Egyptian King, Monotheist
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Often the test of courage is not to die but to live.
-- Vittorio, Conte Di Alfieri
1749-1803, Italian Poet, Playwright
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Whether you be man or woman you will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor.
-- James Allen
1864-1912, British-born American Essayist, Author of ''As a Man Thinketh''
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We need to find the courage to say NO to the things and people that are not serving us if we want to rediscover ourselves and live our lives with authenticity.
-- Barbara De Angelis
American Expert on Relationship & Love, Author
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Until the day of his death, no man can be sure of his courage.
-- Jean Anouilh
1910-1987, French Playwright
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