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
One of the greatest gifts my father gave me - unintentionally - was witnessing the courage with which he bore adversity. We had a bit of a rollercoaster life with some really challenging financial periods. He was always unshaken, completely tranquil, the same ebullient, laughing, jovial man. Ben Okri adversitybearbite share on social
Hope, like faith, is nothing if it is not courageous; it is nothing if it is not ridiculous. Thornton Wilder courageousfaithhope Change image and share on social
Courage is managing fear to accomplish what you want to accomplish. And it's a great demonstration of love. It's really what love is. It's finding areas in which other people are more important than you. Rudy Giuliani accomplishareacourage share on social
I see courage everywhere I go in Africa. John Prendergast africacourage Change image and share on social
There is a measure needing courage to adopt and enforce it, which I believe to be of virtue sufficient to redeem the nation in this its darkest hour: one only; I know of no other to which we may rationally trust for relief from impending dangers without and within. Robert Dale Owen adoptcouragedanger share on social
Courage is being scared to death... and saddling up anyway. John Wayne couragedeathsaddle Change image and share on social
We have to confront ourselves. Do we like what we see in the mirror? And, according to our light, according to our understanding, according to our courage, we will have to say yea or nay - and rise! Maya Angelou confrontcouragelight Change image and share on social
You want to shut up every Negro who has the courage to stand up and fight for the rights of his people, for the rights of workers, and I have been on many a picket line for the steelworkers too. Paul Robeson couragefightline Change image and share on social
I realize now that I've hoped to be great - as an actress, as a mother - because I want to embody the greatness of women who didn't get to be all they could have been. Their dignity, their courage, and their brilliance make me strive to be better. They're a part of me. Salma Hayek actressbrilliancecourage share on social