I want to find the candidates who understand the principles of American exceptionalism and have the character, the courage, and the confidence to actually lead the greatest nation in the world. Jim DeMint
People talk about the courage of condemned men walking to the place of execution: sometimes it needs as much courage to walk with any kind of bearing towards another person's habitual misery. Graham Greene
I went through a long period where I was afraid of doing things I wanted to do, and you get your courage back, which is what's important. George Michael
Overcoming the Cold War required courage from the people of Central and Eastern Europe and what was then the German Democratic Republic, but it also required the steadfastness of Western partner over many decades when many had long lost hope of integration of the two Germanys and Europe. Angela Merkel
Deep Throat's information, and in my view, courage, allowed the newspaper to use what he knew and suspected. Bob Woodward
On sensitive issues, talk isn't cheap - it takes real courage to pry open topics nailed shut. Marvin Olasky
When you really believe in God, it gives you a courage, a confidence that enables you to meet the things coming. Della Reese
Today, because of President Obama's courage, kids can stay on their parent's plan until they are 26. Insurers cannot kick you off your policy because you have hit your limit. They will not be able to deny you because you have a pre-existing condition. Rahm Emanuel
Men create real miracles when they use their God-given courage and intelligence. Jean Anouilh
I want to thank the Academy for its courage and generosity. Elia Kazan
In times of conflict, war, poverty or religious fundamentalism, women and children are the first and most numerous victims. Women need all their courage today. Isabel Allende
A military coup needs a sacrifice and courage that you can't find in an army without morale. Jalal Talabani
Courage is poorly housed that dwells in numbers the lion never counts the herd that are about him, nor weighs how many flocks he has to scatter. Aaron Hill
Optimism is essential to achievement and it is also the foundation of courage and true progress. Nicholas M. Butler
Killing yourself is a major commitment, it takes a kind of courage. Most people just lead lives of cowardly desperation. It's kinda half suicide where you just dull yourself with substances. Robert Crumb
We want deeper sincerity of motive, a greater courage in speech and earnestness in action. Sarojini Naidu
I was a little doubtful about the propriety of going to the Mammoth Cave without a gentleman escort, but if two ladies travel alone they must have the courage of men. Maria Mitchell
Our situation today shows that beauty demands for itself at least as much courage and decision as do truth and goodness, and she will not allow herself to be separated and banned from her two sisters without taking them along with herself in an act of mysterious vengeance. Hans Urs von Balthasar