"In the Soviet army it takes more courage to retreat than advance." ― Joseph Stalin Topic(s): Courage More From Joseph Stalin "I believe in one thing only, the power of human will." "The death of one man is a tragedy. The death of millions is a statistic." "It is enough that the people know there was an election. The people who cast the votes decide nothing. The people who count the votes decide everything." More In Courage "Courage is action, not talk."― Jeff Rich "For as long as this nation has known war, we have embraced the heroes it has produced. Americans have rightfully noted the honor and nobility of courage under hostile fire and thanked those who perished in their defense."― James T. Walsh "Start with God – the first step in learning is bowing down to God; only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom and learning."― King Solomon