Courage Quote by George H. W. Bush
“Courage is a terribly important value. It means you don't run away when things are tough. It means you don't turn away from a friend when he or she is in trouble. It means standing up against the majority opinion… There's a lot of people who won't wear it on their sleeve, or display it through some heroic act. But courage is having the strength to do what's honorable and decent.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Inaugural Address, 1989
Courage is defined as staying steadfast in hardship, supporting friends in trouble, and standing against majority opinion, acting honorably even when unrecognized.
In simple terms: Courage means doing right despite difficulty or unpopularity.
Key Takeaway
Act honorably, even when unnoticed.
Themes
integrity
resilience
leadership
ethics
solidarity
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
motivational
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- social injustice
- peer pressure
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
social responsibility
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you faced pressure to conform?
- How can you support a friend in trouble?
A Different Perspective
Courage may be discouraged by fear of ostracism or personal risk.
