For the past 25 years as an adoption attorney, I have witnessed the extraordinary courage and compassion of women - from age 14 to 40 - facing unplanned pregnancy. Not once did I believe that the government should interfere with their personal and private decision. Ann McLane Kuster adoptionageattorney share on social
I have written a memoir here and there, and that takes its own form of selfishness and courage. However, generally speaking, I have no interest in writing about my own life or intruding in the privacy of those around me. Peter Carey courageformgenerally share on social
Optimism is essential to achievement and it is also the foundation of courage and true progress. Nicholas M. Butler achievementcourageessential Change image and share on social
I many times encountered courage, real courage. Undeniable courage. I've heard it said that that was the highest quality of the human animal. I encountered that many times, in unexpected places. And I have learned to recognize it when I see it. Dorothea Lange animalcourageencounter share on social
None speak of the bravery, the might, or the intellect of Jesus; but the devil is always imagined as a being of acute intellect, political cunning, and the fiercest courage. These universal and instinctive tendencies of the human mind reveal much. Lydia M. Child acutebraverycourage share on social
Paul persuaded me to join the band. I would never have had the courage otherwise. It was fun at the beginning. We were playing just for fun, with Paul's group. Linda McCartney bandbegincourage Change image and share on social
I know that throughout their history, the people of the United States defended their freedom, their liberty, their justice, and their rights - if need be - with their lives. I think their courage is so admirable. Lee Myung-bak admirablecouragedefend share on social
If one girl with courage is a revolution, imagine what feats we can achieve together. Queen Rania of Jordan achievecouragefeat Change image and share on social
Wanted: a man who will not lose his individuality in a crowd, a man who has the courage of his convictions, who is not afraid to say 'No,' though all the world say 'Yes.' Orison Swett Marden afraidconvictioncourage Change image and share on social
You have to have courage to look back and be honest about your own drama. Estelle backcouragedrama Change image and share on social
