Courage Quote by Dwight D. Eisenhower
“This is what I found out about religion: It gives you courage to make the decisions you must make in a crisis, and then the confidence to leave the result to a higher Power. Only by trust in God can a man carrying responsibility find repose.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Address on Faith and Leadership, 1957
Religion offers courage in crisis and confidence to trust outcomes to a higher power, providing peace for responsible individuals.
In simple terms: Faith gives strength and calm in tough choices.
Trust in something larger than yourself.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Crisis management
- personal decision‑making
- spiritual practice
- public service
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does faith play in your decisions?
- Can trust replace personal accountability?
May conflict with secular perspectives.