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Quotes about courage, bravery and fear, from Pericles and Virgil to Dune, each checked to its source.

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.

The Bible · The source reads: “Some put their trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the Name of the Lord our God.” · Psalm 20:7. The familiar King James wording; the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations gives the Book of Common Prayer psalter.

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?

The Bible · The source reads: “The Lord is the source of my light and my safety, so whom shall I fear?” · Psalm 27:1. The familiar King James wording; the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations gives the Book of Common Prayer psalter.

Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

The Bible · Revelation 2:10

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear.

The Bible · 1 John 4:18

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.

The Bible · 1 Peter 5:8

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.

The Bible · 2 Timothy 4:7

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

The Bible · 2 Timothy 1:7

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life.

The Bible · 1 Timothy 6:12

Quit you like men, be strong.

The Bible · 1 Corinthians 16:13

If God be for us, who can be against us?

The Bible · Romans 8:31

In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

The Bible · John 16:33

Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

The Bible · Matthew 14:27

Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.

The Bible · Matthew 10:31

Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.

The Bible · Isaiah 6:8

The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

The Bible · Proverbs 28:1

And if I perish, I perish.

The Bible · Esther 4:16

Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee, whithersoever thou goest.

The Bible · Joshua 1:9

Hard pounding this, gentlemen; let's see who will pound longest.

Duke of Wellington

Publish and be damned.

Attributed to Duke of Wellington

'Tisn't life that matters! 'Tis the courage you bring to it.

Hugh Walpole

Fortune favours the bold.

Virgil · The source reads: “Audentis Fortuna iuvat. Fortune assists the bold.” · Exact: Audentis Fortuna iuvat.

Blessings on your young courage, boy; that's the way to the stars.

Virgil · The source reads: “Macte nova virtute, puer, sic itur ad astra. Blessings on your young courage, boy; that's the way to the stars.”

We are not interested in the possibilities of defeat; they do not exist.

Queen Victoria

Those who have courage to love should have courage to suffer.

Anthony Trollope

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