Quote by Thomas Hardy
Patience, that blending of moral courage with physical timidity. -

Patience, that blending of moral courage with physical timidity. – Thomas Hardy

Other quotes by Thomas Hardy

It is difficult for a woman to define her feelings in language which is chiefly made by men to express theirs. – Thomas Hardy

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Men
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If all hearts were open and all desires known — as they would be if people showed their souls — how many gapings, sighings, clenched fists, knotted brows, broad grins, and red eyes should we see in the market-place! – Thomas Hardy

Category:
Sincerity
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Washingtons answer to a self-inflicted financial crisis reminded Americans why they so deeply distrust the political class. The fiscal cliff process was secretive and sloppy, and the nations so-called leadership lacked the political courage to address our root problems: joblessness and debt. – Ron Fournier

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Courage

Courage and grace are a formidable mixture. The only place to see it is in the bullring. – Marlene Dietrich

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Courage

Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened. – Billy Graham

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Courage

It is only necessary to have courage, for strength without self-confidence is useless. – Giacomo Casanova

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Courage

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All our knowledge begins with the senses, proceeds then to the understanding, and ends with reason. There is nothing higher than reason. – Immanuel Kant

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