Horace Walpole Quotes

Whatever comes out of despair cannot bear the title of valor, which should be lifted up to such a height that holding all things under itself, it should be able to maintain its greatness, even in the midst of miseries.

What really counts is not the immediate act of courage or of valor, but those who bear the struggle day in and day out - not the sunshine patriots but those who are willing to stand for a long period of time.

Courage is not the absence of fear but the ability to carry on with dignity in spite of it.

Patience is the courage of the conqueror, the strength of man against destiny.

Sometimes, she thought, courage was simply a matter of putting one foot in front of another and not stopping.

Life is a warfare; and he who easily desponds deserts a double duty--he betrays the noblest property of man, which is dauntless resolution; and he rejects the providence of that All-Gracious Being who guides and rules the universe.

A warrior should not say something fainthearted, even casually. He should set his mind to this beforehand. Even in trifling matters the depths of one's heart can be seen.

Real courage is holding on to a still voice in your head that says, 'I must keep going.' It's that voice that says nothing is a failure if it is not final. That voice that says to you, 'Get out of bed. Keep going. I will not quit.'

There are so many ways to be brave in this world. Sometimes bravery involves laying down your life for something bigger than yourself, or for someone else. Sometimes it involves giving up everything you have ever known, or everyone you have ever loved, for the sake of something greater. But sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes it is nothing more than gritting your teeth through pain, and the work of every day, the slow walk toward a better life. That is the sort of bravery I must have now.

All daring and courage, all iron endurance of misfortune-make for a finer, nobler type of manhood.

The way back will come but once. Be steadfast.

Courage means to keep making forward progress while you still feel afraid!

If you cant be brave then be determined. And you will end up in the same place.

A Warrior often loses heart.

You will never lose your nerve. Your life, probably, but never your nerve.

Be brave, my heart. Plant your feet and square your shoulders to the enemy. Meet him among the man-killing spears. Hold your ground. In victory, do not brag; in defeat, do not weep.

My countrymen should have nerves of steel, muscles of iron, and minds like thunderbolt.

Courage is the fear of being thought a coward.

Fear has its use but cowardice has none.

Fear is not one of my attributes.