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Life's journey is not traveled on a freeway devoid of obstacles, pitfalls, and snares. Rather, it is a pathway marked by forks and turnings. Decisions are constantly before us. To make them wisely, courage is needed:

Life's journey is not traveled on a freeway devoid of obstacles, pitfalls, and snares. Rather, it is a pathway marked by forks and turnings. Decisions are constantly before us. To make them wisely, courage is needed: the courage to say, 'No,' the courage to say, 'Yes.' Decisions do determine destiny. The call for courage comes constantly to each of us. It has ever been so, and so shall it ever be.

Thomas S. Monson
Courage, Journey, Destiny

Courage becomes a worthwhile and meaningful virtue when it is regarded not so much as a willingness to die manfully but as a determination to live decently.

Thomas S. Monson
Meaningful, Courage, Determination

Of course, we will face fear, experience ridicule, and meet opposition. Let us have the courage to defy the consensus, the courage to stand for principle. Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God's approval.

Thomas S. Monson
Courage, Principles, Faces
Thomas S. Monson (1988). “Live the Good Life”, Shadow Mountain

Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God's approval.

Thomas S. Monson
Happiness, Smile, Courage
Twitter post from Feb 18, 2015

The principles of living greatly include the capacity to face trouble with courage, disappointment with cheerfulness, and trial with humility.

Thomas S. Monson
Life, Courage, Disappointment

A moral coward is one who is afraid to do what he thinks is right because others will disapprove or laugh. Remember that all men have their fears, but those who face their fears with dignity have courage as well.

Thomas S. Monson
Courage, Men, Thinking
Thomas S. Monson (1988). “Live the Good Life”, Shadow Mountain

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