Salman Rushdie Quotes

I find my greatest strengths in wanting ti be strong. I find my greatest bravery in deciding to be brave.

I try to be as fearless as possible. I don't always succeed, but I like to think I try.

I am not afraid... I was born to do this.

I think I was born strong-willed. That's not the kind of thing you can learn. The advantage is, you stick to what you believe in and rarely get pushed out of what you want to do.

Courage is never to let your actions be influenced by your fears.

Thanks to God that he gave me stubbornness when I know I am right.

I say, 'Be brave. Do it even if your ankles shake, because they will.'

You have to say no to a lot of people and when a lot of people are telling you what you're doing is a bit rubbish you just have to have the courage to say 'no it isn't' and believe in it.

it is only courage on the path itself that makes the path appear

Next time I'll be braver, I'll be my own savior, Standing on my own two feet.

We must believe in ourselves as no one else will believe in us, we must match our expectations with the competence, courage and determination to succeed.

Fearlessness isn't a place your reach. It's a commitment you make.

Stop wearing your wishbone where your backbone ought to be.

Courage is a self-inflicted quality that gains momentum every time you try it.

Heart, fear nothing, for, heart, thou shalt find her- Next time, herself!-not the trouble behind her

Courage overrides self-doubt, but does not end it.

I realize now how much courage it takes to choose the life you want, whatever that might be.

Once you have been through a certain amount of things in life, you definitely grow more comfortable with yourself. To persevere and hang in there and believe in yourself.

Whether you be man or woman you will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor.

Wanting to do it was much more powerful than the fright.

Courage easily finds its own eloquence.

My biggest strength is I'm courageous, or if I am afraid of something, I do it anyway. I do what I feel. It's nothing personal against anyone, so that courageousness has been very good to me.

Fearlessness is like a muscle. I know from my own life that the more I exercise it the more natural it becomes to not let my fears run me.

Never let oneself be guided by the opinion of one's contemporaries. Continue steadfastly on one's way.

The only thing is, people have to develop courage. It is most important of all the virtues. Because without courage, you can't practice any other virtues consistently.