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The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart.

Boldness be my friend.

I speak the truth not so much as I would, but as much as I dare, and I dare a little more as I grow older.

Limit to courage? There is no limit to courage.

A clear and innocent conscience fears nothing.

Few are there that will leave the secure seclusion of the scholar’s life, the peaceful walks of literature and learning, to stand out a target for the criticism of unkind and hostile minds.

Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

The coward only threatens when he is safe.