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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.” quote by Dwight D. Eisenhower
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“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.”

Dwight D. Eisenhower

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.

Key Takeaway

Trust in something larger than yourself.

Themes

faith courage responsibility

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • Crisis management
  • personal decision‑making
  • spiritual practice
  • public service

Key Concepts

theology psychology leadership

Questions to Reflect On

  • What role does faith play in your decisions?
  • Can trust replace personal accountability?
A Different Perspective

May conflict with secular perspectives.

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