courage Quotes

I started to make a study of the art of war and revolution and, whilst abroad, underwent a course in military training. If there was to be guerrilla warfare, I wanted to be able to stand and fight with my people and to share the hazards of war with them.

Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace.

As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.

As an attorney, I could be rather flamboyant in court. I did not act as though I were a black man in a white man's court, but as if everyone else - white and black - was a guest in my court. When trying a case, I often made sweeping gestures and used high-flown language.

I can't pretend that I'm brave and that I can beat the whole world.

Nonviolence is a good policy when the conditions permit.

Any man or institution that tries to rob me of my dignity will lose.

I was called a terrorist yesterday, but when I came out of jail, many people embraced me, including my enemies, and that is what I normally tell other people who say those who are struggling for liberation in their country are terrorists.

There are times when a leader must move out ahead of the flock, go off in a new direction, confident that he is leading his people the right way.