William Faulkner Quotes about Courage

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I have found that the greatest help in meeting any problem with decency and self-respect and whatever courage is demanded, is to know where you yourself stand. That is, to have in words what you believe and are acting

I have found that the greatest help in meeting any problem with decency and self-respect and whatever courage is demanded, is to know where you yourself stand. That is, to have in words what you believe and are acting from.

William Faulkner

Courage, Integrity, Believe

William Faulkner, Joseph Leo Blotner (1978). “Selected letters of William Faulkner”, Vintage

Be scared. You can't help that. But don't be afraid. Ain't nothing in the woods going to hurt you unless you corner it, or it smells that you are afraid. A bear or a deer, too, has got to be scared of a coward the same as a brave man has got to be.

William Faulkner

Courage, Hurt, Men

William Faulkner (2011). “Uncollected Stories of William Faulkner”, p.364, Vintage