Francois de La Rochefoucauld Quotes

Before putting yourself in peril, it is necessary to foresee and fear it; but when one is there, nothing remains but to despise it.

Life has to be dangerous.

Withough danger you cannot go beyond danger.

Without danger I cannot be great. That is how I pay for Abel's blood. Danger and fear follow my steps everywhere. Without them courage would have no sense. And it is courage, courage, courage that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor.

Danger is very real but fear is a choice.

I'm not scared of very much. I've been hit by lightning and been in the Marine Corps for four years.

When the danger is great, one must not run away.

Life is a risk.

A person's fears are lighter when the danger is at hand.

We cannot banish dangers, but we can banish fears. We must not demean life by standing in awe of death.

Living is risking.

I think if you're not scared, you're not doing your job right.

The only reason courage exists is because sometimes it is required.

To be brave, by definition, one has first to be afraid.

Some allow themselves to be overcome by panic, and others charge because they dare not remain at their posts. Some may be found whose courage is strengthened by small perils that prepare them to face greater dangers. Some are daring when facing swords but dread facing bullets; others dread bullets little but fear facing swords a lot.

The only people who never tumble are those who never mount the high wire.

Courage would be impossible in a world without pain.

Trial by fire.' Roland whistled, patting Luce on the back. 'Show no fear.

The best thing about fear is that it provides a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate courage.

Courage in danger is half the battle.

It is courage, courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor. Live bravely and present a brave front to adversity.

Do not look upon this world with fear and loathing. Bravely face whatever the gods offer.

Let us not pray to be sheltered from dangers but to be fearless when facing them.

Real courage is knowing what faces you and knowing how to face it.