One man scorned and covered with scars still strove with his last ounce of courage to reach the unreachable stars; and the world will be better for this. Miguel de Cervantes couragecoverman Change image and share on social
Whatever the long-term legal prospects for same-sex marriage, President Obama's willingness to put the matter front and center in an election year can at least make him a candidate for inclusion in Kennedy's Profiles in Courage. Robert Dallek candidatecentercourage share on social
Creating art is painful. It takes time, practice, and the courage to stand alone. Maria Semple artcouragecreate Change image and share on social
I admired Eugene McCarthy's courage and although I left his Senate staff after four years to accept a job as the researcher on the editorial page of the 'Washington Post,' I remained an admirer. Kitty Kelley acceptadmireadmirer Change image and share on social
As a young man, I felt a need to communicate with somebody or something, but it seemed in my own particular environment that that wasn't an option. On the other hand, I probably lacked the courage to do so, even if it was an option. Nick Tosches communicatecourageenvironment share on social
A man of courage never needs weapons, but he may need bail. Lewis Mumford bailcourageman Change image and share on social
Often the difference between a successful man and a failure is not one's better abilities or ideas, but the courage that one has to bet on his ideas, to take a calculated risk, and to act. Maxwell Maltz abilityactbet Change image and share on social
I once wrote a book on courage and what made people courageous. I found it was a strength of belief matched by a strength of willpower. Gordon Brown beliefbookcourage Change image and share on social
Courage is not always about action. It takes courage to do nothing rather than do something that you do not believe in or understand. Suze Orman actioncouragetake Change image and share on social
It takes great courage to be vulnerable. It takes enormous strength to be a real woman. John Eldredge courageenormousgreat Change image and share on social
