41 Inspiring Quotes On Bravery

In a world where challenges abound and uncertainties loom large, bravery stands as a beacon of courage and hope. It's the silent force that propels individuals to face their fears, overcome obstacles, and venture into the unknown. Whether it's a whispered encouragement on a daunting day or a rallying cry in times of adversity, the power of brave words can be transformative. In this curated collection, we bring you 41 inspiring quotes on bravery that capture the essence of courage in its many forms. Let these words of wisdom inspire you to embrace your inner strength and forge ahead with confidence and resilience.

1. “When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” - Billy Graham

2. “I believe that the most important single thing, beyond discipline and creativity is daring to dare.” - Maya Angelou

3. “Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” - John Wayne

4. “Heroes may not be braver than anyone else. They're just braver 5 minutes longer.” - Ronald Reagan

5. “you can, you should, and if you’re brave enough to start, you will.” - Stephen King

6. “Though we might have precious littleIt's still preciousI like that song about this wonderful worldIt's got a sunny point of viewAnd sometimes I feel it's trueAt least for a few of usI like that world, it makes a wonderful songBut there's a darker point of viewBut sadly just as trueFor so many among usThough we might have precious littleIt's still preciousIn the sweetest child there's a vicious streakIn the strongest man there's a child so weakIn the whole wide world there's no magic placeSo you might as well rise put on your bravest faceI like that show where they solve all the murdersAn heroic point of viewIt's got justice and vengeance tooAt least so the story goesI like that story, makes a satisfying caseBut there's a messy point of viewThat's sadly just as trueFor so many among usIn softest voice there's an acid tongueIn the oldest eyes there's a soul so youngIn the shakiest will there's a core of steelOn the smoothest ride there's a squeaky wheelThough we might have precious littleIt's still precious” - Rush

7. “Scared is what you're feeling. Brave is what you're doing.” - Emma Donoghue

8. “If I am to be fallen into love, I will. And if as a result I will appear to be stupid, disillusioned, and of poor judgment, I will. And I would be damned if I cared what other people think. For I would rather be thought of as all of these things, than not love. If in loving, I become the naked woman on the horse, I will ride that horse with my head held high. This is my spirit. I am unbreakable.” - C. JoyBell C.

9. “Don't be afraid of your fears. They're not there to scare you. They're there to let you know that something is worth it.” - C. JoyBell C.

10. “In case you never get a second chance: don't be afraid!" "And what if you do get a second chance?" "You take it!” - C. JoyBell C.

11. “Well I won't back downNo I won't back downYou can stand me up at the gates of hellBut I won't back down” - Tom Petty

12. “Bless God, he went as soldiers,His musket on his breast—Grant God, he charge the bravestOf all the martial blest!Please God, might I behold himIn epauletted white—I should not fear the foe then—I should not fear the fight!” - Emily Dickinson

13. “The marquis de Carabas was not a good man, and he knew himself well enough to be perfectly certain that he was not a brave man. He had long since decided that the world, Above or Below, was a place that wished to be deceived, and, to this end, he had named himself from a lie in a fairy tale, and created himself--his clothes, his manner, his carriage--as a grand joke.There was a dull pain in his wrists and his feet, and he was finding it harder and harder to breathe. There was nothing more to be gained by feigning unconsciousness, and he raised his head, as best he could, and spat a gob of scarlet blood into Mr. Vandemar's face.It was a brave thing to do, he thought. And a stupid one. Perhaps they would have let him die quietly, if he had not done that. Now, he had no doubt, they would hurt him more. And perhaps his death would come the quicker for it.” - Neil Gaiman

14. “We had no one else to learn this from- none of our parents were shining examples of relationship success- so we learned this from each other: when someone you love needs you to, you can get a hold of your five-alarm temper, get a hold of the shapeless things that scare you senseless, act like an adult instead of the Cro-Magnon teenager you are, you can do a million things you never saw coming.” - Tana French

15. “It’s not unpatriotic to denounce an injustice committed on our behalf, perhaps it’s the most patriotic thing we can do.” - E.A. Bucchianeri

16. “One of the greatest regrets in life is being what others would want you to be, rather than being yourself.” - Shannon L. Alder

17. “Fortune helps the intrepid and abandons the cowards. I am the daughter of a man who did not know of fear. Whatever may come, I am resolved to follow that course until death.” - Caterina Sforza

18. “But unless we determine to take action,' said the old man querulously, as if struggling against something deeply insouciant in his nature, 'then we shall all be destroyed, we shall all die. Surely we care about that?' 'Not enough to want to get killed over it,' said Ford.” - Douglas Adams

19. “Are there any two words in all of the English language more closely twinned than courage and cowardice? I do not think there is a man alive who will not yearn to possess the former and dread to be accused of the latter. One is held to be the apogee of man's character, the other its nadir. An yet, to me the two sit side by side on the circle of life, removed from each other by the merest degree of arc. (MARCH - Chapter 11 - page 168)” - Geraldine Brooks

20. “You can have regret from yesterday, fear tomorrow, but peace today by sharing your heart’s deepest feelings. A life spent being fearful of showing your soul is a life not worth living.” - Shannon Alder

21. “The ultimate act of bravery does not take place on a battlefield. It takes place in your heart, when you have the courage to honor your character, your intellect, your inclinations and yes, your soul by listening to its clean, clear voice of direction instead of following the muddied messages of a timid world.” - Anna Quindlen

22. “If you are foe, we do not fear you. If you are friend, your foes will be taught the fear of us.” - C.S. Lewis

23. “If you're going into a very dark place, then you should take a bright light, and shine it on everything. If you don't want to see, why in God's name would you dare the dark at all?” - Stephen King

24. “It's not cruelty, maybe, but a desire to understand that motivates them.” - Veronica Roth

25. “You touch me again, you arrogant Ardenine swine, and I swear on the blood of Hanalea the warrior, I will geld you. Do you understand?” - Cinda Williams Chima

26. “What is wrong with you?' I shake my head. 'Pull it together.' And that's what it feels like: pulling the different parts of me up and in like a shoelace. I feel suffocated, but at least I feel strong.” - Veronica Roth

27. “I like to call a spade a spade in politics and in everything else. That's why the zionists and the americans...The top officials hate Saddam Hussein.The White House is lying once again. He's a liar.He's the world's number one liar.He said there were chemical weapons in Iraq, and that Iraq is connected with terrorism.Later he declared: 'We didn't find any of this in Iraq.'What I want to say is that he also declared that what Saddam Hussein says is not true...This is defamation of your president of thirty five years.” - Saddam Hussein

28. “Robb says the man died bravely, but Jon says he was afraid.""What do you think?" his father asked.Bran thought about it. "can a man still be brave if he's afraid?""That is the only time a man can be brave," his father told him.” - George R.R. Martin

29. “It takes bravery to recognize where in your life you are your own poison... it takes courage to do something about it.” - Steve Maraboli

30. “There's a fine line between being brave and just not giving a shit anymore.” - Sara Furlong Burr

31. “I have realized that part of being Dauntless is being willing to make things more difficult for yourself in order to be self-sufficient. There's nothing especially brave about wandering dark streets with no flashlight, but we are not supposed to need help, even from light. We are supposed to be capable of anything. I like that. Because there might come a day when there is no flashlight, there is no gun, there is no guiding hand. And I want to be ready.” - Veronica Roth

32. “To embark on the journey towards your goals and dreams requires bravery. To remain on that path requires courage. The bridge that merges the two is commitment.” - Steve Maraboli

33. “Dare to be brave today, and trust that when you extend your wings, you will fly.” - Mary DeMuth

34. “Oh I know it's cliché but yeah they say that great men make it in-To places few others who even do take the risk've ever been” - Criss Jami

35. “Don't settle for being an option; become a priority.” - Matt Mitchell

36. “Bravery is not the trait of a fearless person, lest the reckless actions of a fool be considered brave. Bravery is the quality that allows us to overcome our fears and succeed.” - Gerard de Marigny

37. “There are no brave men and cowardly men in the world, my son. There are only brave men. To be born, to live, to die—that takes courage enough in itself, and more than enough.We are all brave men and we are all afraid, and what the world calls a brave man, he too is brave and afraid like the all rest of us. Only he is brave for five minutes longer.” - Alistair MacLean

38. “Whatever may happen, it must be of new hope or of new courage to me!” - Bram Stoker

39. “Quitting is unthinkable and pain is just weakness leaving the body” - Karl Marlantes

40. “The time for revolt is now, and the time for revolt is always!” - Bryant McGill

41. “We must step out of our digital avatars, and come together and have face-to-face dialogue as often as possible.” - Bryant McGill