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It is easy enough to praise men for the courage of their convictio

It is easy enough to praise men for the courage of their convictions. I wish I could teach the sad young of this mealy generation the courage of their confusions. – John Ciardi

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A university is what a college becomes when the faculty loses interest in the students. – John Ciardi

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Every parent is at some time the father of the unreturned prodigal, with nothing to do but keep his house open to hope. – John Ciardi

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Leaders come in many forms, with many styles and diverse qualities. There are quiet leaders and leaders one can hear in the next county. Some find strength in eloquence, some in judgment, some in courage. – John W. Gardner

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Physical courage, which despises all danger, will make a man brave in one way and moral courage, which despises all opinion, will make a man brave in another. – Charles Caleb Colton

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In our film profession you may have Gables looks, Tracys art, Marlenes legs or Lizs violet eyes, but they dont mean a thing without that swinging thing called courage. – Frank Capra

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Religion in its humility restores man to his only dignity, the courage to live by grace. – George Santayana

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