If his presidency is to represent the full power of the idea that black Americans are just like everyone else – fully human and fully capable of intellect, courage and patriotism – then Barack Obama has to be subject to the same rough and tumble of political criticism experienced by his predecessors. 2.34K
But we got up there and decided to stick to this mix of power chords and funk and that’s where it really started for us. In having the courage to take that decision. To take a gamble not just with our music but our lives. 609
Students teach all sorts of things but most importantly they make explicit the courage that it takes to be a learner, the courage it takes to open yourself to the transformative power of real learning and that courage I am exposed to almost every day at MIT and that I’m deeply grateful for. 1.04K
My mother taught me that we all have the power to achieve our dreams. What I lacked was the courage. 657
In all realms of life it takes courage to stretch your limits, express your power, and fulfill your potential… it’s no different in the financial realm. 1.49K
The sea – this truth must be confessed – has no generosity. No display of manly qualities – courage, hardihood, endurance, faithfulness – has ever been known to touch its irresponsible consciousness of power. 1.38K
Courage and conviction are powerful weapons against an enemy who depends only on fists or guns. Animals know when you are afraid; a coward knows when you are not. 593
He that fails in his endeavors after wealth or power will not long retain either honesty or courage. 659
My mother taught me about the power of inspiration and courage, and she did it with a strength and a passion that I wish could be bottled. 896
We have a powerful potential in out youth, and we must have the courage to change old ideas and practices so that we may direct their power toward good ends. 653
It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the adventurous and exciting, for in movement there is life, and in change there is power. 713
Man, alone, has the power to transform his thoughts into physical reality; man, alone, can dream and make his dreams come true. 2.27K
The fact is there is forgiveness for those who seek God. And I believe in the power of redemption. 786
You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well. 2.31K
Never forget the three powerful resources you always have available to you: love, prayer, and forgiveness. 1.28K
No one is in control of your happiness but you; therefore, you have the power to change anything about yourself or your life that you want to change. 3.49K
