Perfect valour consists in doing without witnesses that which we would be capable of doing before everyone. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Copy Share Image
“That defense alone is effectual, sure and durable which depends upon yourself and your own valour.” — Niccolò Machiavelli Copy Share Image
The desire which urges us to deserve praise strengthens our good qualities, and praise given to wit, valour, and beauty, tends to… — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Copy Share Image
And by a prudent flight and cunning save A life which valour could not, from the grave. A better buckler I can… — Archilochus Copy Share Image
Valour and glory are a ponderous virtue. As to say, both virtues are stoic traits. Two words, that are complex but these… — Jeremy Limn Copy Share Image
Flag of the free heart's hope and home! By angel hands to valour given, Thy stars have lit the welkin dome; And… — Joseph Rodman Drake Copy Share Image
Valour, however unfortunate, commands great respect even from enemies: but the Romans despise cowardice, even though it be prosperous. — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Discretion has been termed the better part of valour, and it is more certain, that diffidence is the better part of knowledge. — Charles Caleb Colton Copy Share Image
I grant an ugly woman is a blot on the fair face of creation; but as to the gentleman, let them be… — Charlotte Bronte Copy Share Image
It drives on with a courage which is stronger than the storm. It drives on with a mercy which does not quail… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
Crom, I have never prayed to you before. I have no tongue for it. No one, not even you, will remember if… — Oliver Stone Copy Share Image
...in the acquisition of this blessing human nature can find no better helper than Love. I declare that it is the duty… — Socrates Copy Share Image
“Let me say this about courage under fire. In my experience, valour in action counts for far less than simply performing one’s… — Steven Pressfield Copy Share Image
Society must fight against this belief in God as it fought against idol worship and other narrow conceptions of religion. In this… — Bhagat Singh Copy Share Image
This man, lady, hath robb'd many beasts of their particular additions: he is as valiant as a lion, churlish as the bear,… — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
I am not carrying on a war of extermination against the Romans. I am contending for honor and empire. My ancestors yielded… — Hannibal Copy Share Image
Nothing of real worth can ever be bought. Love, friendship, honour, valour, respect. All these things have to be earned. — David Gemmell Copy Share Image
“Plants are more courageous than almost all human beings: an orange tree would rather die than produce lemons, whereas instead of dying… — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
