A true knight is fuller of bravery in the midst, than in the beginning of danger.
Sir P. Sidney
True bravery grows stronger as danger persists, not just at its outset.
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John Patton, a missionary to the New Hebrides, felt closest to God when facing danger from locals with machetes. He trus…
— John Gibson Paton
Courage is fear that has said its prayers.
— Karl Barth
The bravery founded on hope of recompense, fear of punishment, experience of success, on rage, or on ignorance of danger…
— La None
Bravery is the capacity to perform properly even when scared half to death.
— Omar Nelson Bradley
Courage is fear holding on a minute longer. –George Smith Patton, Bottom Line Personal, November 1996
— George Smith Patton
All brave men love; for he only is brave who has affections to fight for.
— Nathaniel Hawthorne
