Why is it that, among men, physical courage is a trait so plenteous yet moral courage is a trait so rare?
Nothing emboldens the wicked so greatly as the lack of courage on the part of the good.
One of the chief misfortunes of honest people is that they are cowardly.
Optimism is true moral courage.
It takes unbelievable spiritual courage, moral fortitude, to engage in militant nonviolence.
Moral courage is the most valuable and usually the most absent characteristic in men
It seemed incredible to me, that physical courage should be so commonplace and revered, while moral courage . . . is so rare and despised.
Moral courage is the highest expression of humanity.
A moral coward is one who is afraid to do what he thinks is right because others will disapprove or laugh. Remember that all men have their fears, but those who face their fears with dignity have courage as well.
Truly, spiritual courage is on the endangered character-quality list.
There is too much animal courage in society and not sufficient moral courage.
When moral courage feels that it is in the right, there is no personal daring of which it is incapable.
The essence of spirit ... was to choose the thing which did not better one's position but made it more perilous. That was why the world he knew was poor, for it insisted morality and caution were identical.
Virtue is but heroic bravery, to do the thing thought to be true, in spite of all enemies of flesh or spirit, in despite of all temptations or menaces.
