Fear of serious injury alone cannot justify oppression of free speech and assembly. Men feared witches and burnt women. It is the function of speech to free men from the bondage of irrational fears. 716
Whoever thinks that he alone has speech, or possesses speech or mind above others, when unfolded such men are seen to be empty. 529
We gave up some of our country to the white men, thinking that then we could have peace. We were mistaken. The white man would not let us alone. 2.11K
I’m done with men… I’m going to be alone. I have no luck with relationships. I don’t think I’m made for marriage. 543
The belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary; men alone are quite capable of every wickedness. 643
In this work I have received the opposition of a number of men who only advocate the unobtainable because the immediately possible is beyond their moral courage, administrative ability, and their political prescience. 712
Before I begin talking about the threats we face, the vulnerabilities that we have, and frankly the courage of the men and women in uniform that stand in harm’s way on behalf of a very grateful Nation, let me first honor the sacrifices of September 11. 969
What makes America amazing is that there have always been men and women of courage who were willing to think more about the future of their children and grandchildren than they did about their own political careers. 554
The valor and courage of our young women and men in the armed services are a shining example to all of the world, and we owe them and their families our deepest respect. 548
I was a little doubtful about the propriety of going to the Mammoth Cave without a gentleman escort, but if two ladies travel alone they must have the courage of men. 1.13K
Men was formed for society, and is neither capable of living alone, nor has the courage to do it. 2.44K
Women’s courage is rather different from men’s. The fact that women have to bring up children and look after husbands makes them braver at facing long-term issues, such as illness. Men are more immediately courageous. Lots of people are brave in battle. 536
People talk about the courage of condemned men walking to the place of execution: sometimes it needs as much courage to walk with any kind of bearing towards another person’s habitual misery. 555
It is easy enough to praise men for the courage of their convictions. I wish I could teach the sad young of this mealy generation the courage of their confusions. 525