There are no greater treasures than the highest human qualities such as compassion, courage and hope. Not even tragic accident or disaster can destroy such treasures of the heart. less than 1 minute read
No face which we can give to a matter will stead us so well at last as the truth. This alone wears well. less than 1 minute read
We learned to be patient observers like the owl. We learned cleverness from the crow, and courage from the jay, who will attack an owl ten times its size to drive it off its territory. But above all of them ranked the chickadee because of its indomitable spirit. less than 1 minute read
We are biological creatures. We are born, we live, we die. There is no transcendent purpose to existence. At best we are creatures of reason, and by using reason we can cure ourselves of emotional excess. Purged of both hope and fear, we find courage in the face of helplessness, insignificance and uncertainty. less than 1 minute read
You cannot build character and courage by destroying men’s initiative and independence. less than 1 minute read
I always disliked dogs, those protectors of cowards who lack the courage to fight an assailant themselves. less than 1 minute read
Conscience is the root of all true courage if a man would be brave let him obey his conscience. less than 1 minute read
