"Perfect courage is to do without witnesses..." - Quote by Francois De La Rochefoucauld
Perfect courage is to do without witnesses what one would be capable of doing with the world looking on.
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“We judge so superficially of things, that common words and actions spoke and done in an agreeable manner, with some knowledge of what passes in the world, often succeed beyond the greatest ability.”
“Weakness is the only fault that is incorrigible.”
“There are persons whose only merit consists in saying and doing stupid things at the right time, and who ruin all if they change their manners.”
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“Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace.”
“Do battle with the enemy. Do battle with your fears. Build your courage to fight what's holding you back, what's keeping you from your goals and dreams. Be courageous in your life and in your pursuit of the things you want and the person you want to become.”
“Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage.”