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" Next to courage, willpower is the most important thing in politics. "

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" The paradox of courage is that a man must be a little careless of his life even in order to keep it. "

Gilbert K. Chesterton

" During the long process of history, by relying on our own diligence, courage and wisdom, Chinese people have opened up a good and beautiful home where all ethnic groups live in harmony and fostered an excellent culture that never fades. "

" I've been involved in politics for quite some time. I've held positions, and my experiences are very deep, and I think I have the capacity, the courage, and the character to institute the kinds of reforms that are so desperately needed. "

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

" 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. "

" You have to develop ways so that you can take up for yourself, and then you take up for someone else. And so sooner or later, you have enough courage to really stand up for the human race and say, 'I'm a representative.' "

" I've always been inspired by artists who have shown musical and intellectual curiosity and the courage to take risks. "

" To most people, paranoia carries a negative connotation. I believe it is one of the most valuable attributes a leader can have. It is about self-reflection and having the courage, humility, and discipline to constantly ask uncomfortable questions that can potentially poke holes in your strategy and challenge your conventional thinking. "

" Everywhere I go, I always look for creative entrepreneurs, whether it's artisans and craftsmen, small farmers and gardeners, or restaurateurs who use fresh, locally sourced ingredients. I admire the courage and self-reliance it takes to start your own business and make it succeed. "

" A man of courage never needs weapons, but he may need bail. "

" The most important thing for me was to never, ever, ever deny it. But I didn't really have the courage to talk about it. I was thinking, The people who need to know I'm gay know. "

Portia de Rossi

" He is a man of courage who does not run away, but remains at his post and fights against the enemy. "

" Just as courage is the danger of life, so is fear its safeguard. "

Leonardo da Vinci

" The presidents of colleges have to have some courage to step forward. You can't limit alcohol in college sports, you have to get rid of it. "

" If one suffers we all suffer. Togetherness is strength. Courage. "

Jean-Bertrand Aristide

" Peace comes when you talk to the guy you most hate. And that's where the courage of a leader comes, because when you sit down with your enemy, you as a leader must already have very considerable confidence from your own constituency. "

" I'm sick of all these labels and these manufactured subdivisions of music that don't even exist. And even though I'm pierced myself, I'm sick of everyone equating body piercing with musical courage. If you ask me, it takes a lot more than that. "

" Two qualities are indispensable: first, an intellect that, even in the darkest hour, retains some glimmerings of the inner light which leads to truth; and second, the courage to follow this faint light wherever it may lead. "

Carl von Clausewitz

" The sea - this truth must be confessed - has no generosity. No display of manly qualities - courage, hardihood, endurance, faithfulness - has ever been known to touch its irresponsible consciousness of power. "

" A leader must have the courage to act against an expert's advice. "

James Callaghan

" Way down deep, we're all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them. "

" It takes great courage to be vulnerable. It takes enormous strength to be a real woman. "

" To live we must conquer incessantly, we must have the courage to be happy. "

Henri Frederic Amiel

" Discouragement is not the absence of adequacy but the absence of courage. "

Neal A. Maxwell

" Perhaps what distinguishes my characters is their courage and spirit and a certain stubbornness which enables them to keep going even when facing a setback. I think this developed organically as I wrote, but also it came out of a desire to portray women as powerful and intelligent forces in the world. "

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

" I've always been independent. I've always had courage. But I didn't always own my diabetes. "

Mary Tyler Moore

" I have a hat. It is graceful and feminine and give me a certain dignity, as if I were attending a state funeral or something. Someday I may get up enough courage to wear it, instead of carrying it. "

" No, I am not a homosexual. If I were a homosexual, I would hope I would have the courage to say so. What's cruel is that you are forcing me to say I am not a homosexual. This means you are putting homosexuals down. I don't want to do that. "

" The people of South Carolina support conservatives who are trying to push real change, and the people of South Carolina expect their presidential candidates to back them up when they show courage. "

" The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud. "

" A great part of courage is the courage of having done the thing before. "

Ralph Waldo Emerson