"I have seen in the Halls of Congress more idealism, more humanness, more compassion, more profiles of courage than in any other institution that I have ever known."― Hubert H. Humphrey Topic(s): CourageMore From Hubert H. Humphrey"We are in danger of making our cities places where business goes on but where life, in its real sense, is lost.""A politician never forgets the precarious nature of elective life. We have never established a practice of tenure in public office.""Freedom is hammered out on the anvil of discussion, dissent, and debate."More In Courage"And I think most people in this country want to see a president that’s got the courage to say we’re going to cut the tax burden, and reduce the regulatory climate, and we’re going to get Americans working."― Rick Perry"Therefore, don’t let sinners take courage to think they will be favoured like the thief on the cross; for we see on the other side, they may be like the hardened one, and reproach death itself."― Elias Hicks"Peace is a fragile thing. It takes courage to secure it. It takes wisdom to maintain it."― Jenny Shipley