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“Fear binds people together. And fear disperses them. Courage inspires communities: the courage of an example - for courage is as contagious as fear. But courage, certain kinds of courage, can also isolate the brave.”

People Kind Together Certain Fear Community Courage Example Inspire Brave Contagious

Book:At the Same Time: Essays and Speeches

Source: At the Same Time: Essays and Speeches

“I meant to write a song of battle, for storied deeds of war inspire; I seemed to hear the cannon thunder, I seemed to see the smoke and fire. But oh, the pathos of the ending when brave men conquered in the fight, knelt, kissing yielded blood-stained colors!--my eyes are blurred, I cannot write.”

Men Writing War Eye Song Fighting Fire Blood Inspire Color Battle Kissing Brave Deeds Smoke Thunder Brave Man Cannons Pathos Smoke And Fire

Book:Nadine and Other Poems

Source: Nadine and Other Poems

“A constitution founded on these principles introduces knowledge among the people, and inspires them with a conscious dignity becoming freemen; a general emulation takes place, which causes good humor, sociability, good manners, and good morals to be general. That elevation of sentiment inspired by such a government, makes the common people brave and enterprising. That ambition which is inspired by it makes them sober, industrious, and frugal.”

Source: The Works of John Adams Vol. 4: Novanglus, Thoughts on Government, Defence of the Constitution I

“As we reflect back upon the tragic loss of Challenger and her brave crew of heroes who were aboard that fateful day, I am reminded that they truly represented the best of us, as they climbed aloft on a plume of propellant gasses, reaching for the stars, to inspire us who were Earthbound.”

Stars Loss Inspire Hero Brave Reaching Tragic Crew Reaching For The Stars Tragic Loss

Author:Buzz Aldrin

“The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent mixture of triumph and tragedy.”

Source: Profiles in Courage

“It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.”

“The power of "can't": The word "can't" makes strong people weak, blinds people who can see, saddens happy people, turns brave people into cowards, robs a genius of their brilliance, causes rich people to think poorly, and limits the achievements of that great person living inside us all.”

“Gird up your loins for the task that now lies ahead. I had asked you for men, money and materials. I have got them in generous measure. Now I demand more of you. Men, money and materials cannot by themselves bring victory or freedom. We must have the motive-power that will inspire us to brave deeds and heroic exploits.”

Men Lying Inspire Materials Victory Demand Tasks Army Brave Deeds Generous Motive Heroic Exploits

Book:A Nation's Homage: Life and Work of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

Source: A Nation's Homage: Life and Work of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

“We do not live an equal life, but one of contrasts and patchwork; now a little joy, then a sorrow, now a sin, then a generous or brave action.”

Life Littles Action Joy Change Sin Existence Inspire Sorrow Equal Brave Generous Contrast Patchwork

Book:The Journals

Source: The Journals