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The amount of eccentricity in a society has generally been proport

The amount of eccentricity in a society has generally been proportional to the amount of genius, mental vigor, and moral courage it contained. That so few now dare to be eccentric marks the chief danger of the time. – John Stuart Mill

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A man of courage is also full of faith. – Marcus Tullius Cicero

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You live with the fear people might find out. Then you actually have the courage to tell people and they go, I dont think you are gay. Its enough to drive you crazy. – Portia de Rossi

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If we bring not the good courage of minds covetous of truth, and truth only, prepared to hear all things, and decide upon all things, according to evidence, we should do more wisely to sit down contented in ignorance, than to bestir ourselves only to reap disappointment. – Frances Wright

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No one has yet computed how many imaginary triumphs are silently celebrated by people each year to keep up their courage. – Henry S. Haskins

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