3 James Russell Lowell Quotes on Courage

James Russell Lowell quotes on courage

10. They are slaves who fear to speak For the fallen and the weak; They are slaves who will not choose Hatred, scoffing, and abuse, Rather than in silence shrink From the truth they needs must think; They are slaves who dare not be In the right with two or three.

20. It is by presence of mind in untried emergencies that the native metal of a man is tested.

50. And I honor the man who is willing to sink Half his present repute for the freedom to think, And, when he has thought, be his cause strong or weak, Will risk t'other half for the freedom to speak.