"Ofttimes the test of courage becomes rather to live than to die." ― Vittorio Alfieri Topic(s): Courage More From Vittorio Alfieri "Heaven takes care that no man secures happiness by crime." "Often the test of courage is not to die but to live." More In Courage "I would kiss you, had I the courage."― Edouard Manet "Just remaining quietly in the presence of God, listening to Him, being attentive to Him, requires a lot of courage and know-how."― Thomas Merton "Being gifted needs courage."― Georg Brandes