Courageous Quotes - Page 28

• It is certain that the love of God does not consist in this sweetness and tenderness which we for the most part desire; but rather in serving Him in justice, fortitude, and humility. His Majesty seeks and loves courageous souls.

  Teresa of Avila

  Humility, Justice, Soul

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• When life seems hard, the courageous do not lie down and accept defeat; instead, they are all the more determined to struggle for a better future.

  Queen Elizabeth II

  Lying, Struggle, Down And

  "Queen Elizabeth: Christmas 'more somber' this year", www.cnn.com. December 26, 2008.

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• My study of Gandhi convinced me that true pacifism is not nonresistance to evil, but nonviolent resistance to evil. Between the two positions, there is a world of difference. Gandhi resisted evil with as much vigor and power as the violent resister, but True pacifism is not unrealistic submission to evil power. It is rather a courageous confrontation of evil by the power of love. . . .

  Martin Luther King, Jr.

  Love, Courage, Two

  Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (2013). “"In a Single Garment of Destiny": A Global Vision of Justice”, p.99, Beacon Press

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• To live lightheartedly but not recklessly; to be gay without being boisterous; to be courageous without being bold; to show trust and cheerful resignation without fatalism - this is the art of living.

  Jean de La Fontaine

  Life, Art, Gay

  "From Grandmother with Love". Book by Becky Kelly and Patrick Regan, 2005.

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• Dream big . . . don't let anybody or anything break your wishbone. Stay strong, full of faith, and courageous... keep that backbone straight. And along the way, don't forget to laugh and enjoy the journey.

  Charles R. Swindoll

  Dream, Stay Strong, Inspiration

  Charles R. Swindoll (2005). “Day by Day with Charles Swindoll”, p.58, Thomas Nelson Inc

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• Courageous people are still afraid, but they don't let the fear paralyze them.

  Steve Pavlina

  People, Stills

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