"Wisdom, prudence, forethought, these are essential. But not second to these that noble courage which adventures the right, and leaves the consequences to God."
― Robert Dale Owen
Topic(s):
Courage
More From Robert Dale Owen
- "Boldness and decision command, often even in evil, the respect and concurrence of mankind."
- "Can you look forward to the future of our country and imagine any state of things in which, with slavery still existing, we should be assured of permanent peace? I cannot."
- "Fulfill – you can far more than fulfill – the brightest anticipations of those who, in the name of human freedom, and in the face of threats that have ripened into terrible realities since, fought that battle which placed you where you now stand."
More In Courage
- "Next time I tell you someone from Texas should not be president of the United States, please pay attention."― Molly Ivins
- "I try to be a truthful artist and I try to show a level of courage. I enjoy that. I’m a messenger."― Jeff Koons
- "Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage."― Anais Nin