Pope Francis Quotes

It was what God had taught me growing up that helped me overcome my fear and get back on the board. 'Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go' (Joshua 1:9).

Young people . . , God wants us to be victorious. He wants you to triumph over all of your foes. Stalwart and brave we must stand. God is at the helm. There is no reason for defeat.

It was bewildering and humbling to keep discovering how many brave things people can fail to talk themselves out of doing.

And having thus chosen our course, without guile, and with pure purpose, let us renew our trust in God, and go forward without fear, and with manly hearts.

Have faith in God. Stay focused.

Be courageous! Have faith! Go forward.

Don't think so much about who is for or against you, rather give all your care, that God be with you in everything you do.

I try never to be governed by fear; that's how I choose things.

If we know God is for us, then it shouldn't matter how we feel, or what other people think of us.

I'm proud of people who have the determination and the fearlessness to actually go and face their demons and get better.

If there's one thing the American people aren't lacking, it is courage.

I made real sacrifices and took big risks. But living, it seems to me, is largely about risk.

The heroic hours of life do not announce their presence by drum and trumpet, challenging us to be true to ourselves by appeals to the martial spirit that keeps the blood at heat. Some little, unassuming, unobtrusive choice presents itself before us slyly and craftily, glib and insinuating, in the modest garb of innocence. . . . Then it is that you will be summoned to show the courage of adventurous youth.

What I admire most are people who put themselves directly on the line.

O friend, never strike sail to a fear! Come into port greatly, or sail with God the seas.

What people see as fearlessness is really persistence. Because I am focused on the solution, I don't see the danger.

That's the way to go. People say: 'Oh, he doesn't want to come back, he's scared,' and it's to play with your brain, to play with your mind. I'm not scared of nobody. I'm not scared of no human being. I'm scared to fight, every time I fight I'm scared, but I'll bite into my mouthpiece and I'll walk the walk.

Fearlessness means faith in God: faith in his protection, His justice, His wisdom, His mercy, His love, and His Omnipresence... To be fit for Self-realization man must be fearless.

I was never fearful or scared. I knew God had me and my wife and children knew it as well so we just marched.

God wants to cast out the fear and doubt in your life. Go before Him right now and say, "Lord, this is what I am afraid of ..."

Have faith that you are all, my brave lads, born to do great things! Let not the barks of puppies frighten you, no, not even the thunderbolts of heaven, but stand up and work!

When you fear God you fear nothing else!

Sometimes we know what we have to do, but we lack the courage to do it. Let us learn from Mary how to make decisions, trusting in the Lord.

Courage is the virtue that President Kennedy most admired. He sought out those people who had demonstrated in some way, whether it was on a battlefield or a baseball diamond, in a speech or fighting for a cause, that they had courage that they would stand up, that they could be counted on.

Go, do not be afraid and serve