I started to send my work to journals when I was 26, which was just a question of when I got the courage up. They were mostly journals I had been reading for the previous six or seven years. Marilyn Hacker couragejournalprevious Change image and share on social
There's no mystique to acting. It's only common sense - and a bit of courage. Bill Hunter actbitecommon Change image and share on social
No matter what you think about the Iraq war, there is one thing we can all agree on for the next days - we have to salute the courage and bravery of those who are risking their lives to vote and those brave Iraqi and American soldiers fighting to protect their right to vote. Hillary Clinton agreeamericanbrave share on social
Many a man will have the courage to die gallantly, but will not have the courage to say, or even to think, that the cause for which he is asked to die is an unworthy one. Bertrand Russell askcouragedie Change image and share on social
Sailing a boat calls for quick action, a blending of feeling with the wind and water as well as with the very heart and soul of the boat itself. Sailing teaches alertness and courage, and gives in return a joyousness and peace that but few sports afford. George Matthew Adams actionaffordalertness share on social
I know this president. And I can tell you that he cares deeply about the next generation of young women in this country - his daughters, and everyone's daughters. President Obama had the courage to stand with Sandra Fluke. Without hesitation, he defended her right to tell her story. Nancy Keenan carecountrycourage share on social
If I truly had the courage of my convictions, I would be a full-blown comic novelist. Petina Gappah blowcomicconviction Change image and share on social
More firm and sure the hand of courage strikes, when it obeys the watchful eye of caution. James Thomson cautioncourageeye Change image and share on social
September 11, 2001, revealed heroism in ordinary people who might have gone through their lives never called upon to demonstrate the extent of their courage. Geraldine Brooks callcouragedemonstrate Change image and share on social