“ Not being heard is no reason for silence. ”

“ Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires some of the same courage that a soldier needs. Peace has its victories, but it takes brave men and women to win them. ”

“ Always do what you are afraid to do. ”

“ Let the first act of every morning be to make the following resolve for the day: - I shall not fear anyone on Earth. - I shall fear only God. - I shall not bear ill will toward anyone. - I shall not submit to injustice from anyone. - I shall conquer untruth by truth. And in resisting untruth, I shall put up with all suffering. ”

“ Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing. ”

“ We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world ”

“ Never bend your head. Hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye. ”

“ Silence is a source of Great Strength. ”

“ A man with outward courage dares to die; a man with inner courage dares to live. ”

“ Because one believes in oneself, one doesn't try to convince others. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn't need others' approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her. ”

“ You will always be fond of me. I represent to you all the sins you never had the courage to commit. ”

“ You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I'll rise! ”