11 Quotes to Inspire Your Courage

If you’ve ever felt held back or stuck in your self-expression, the best friend you’ll ever have is courage. Of course, it isn’t exactly easy to just summon courage with a snap of your fingers. But sometimes, the message we’re most looking for is in the wise words of other women (and sometimes, fictional characters) who’ve been in our shoes, weathered the fear, and come out the other side. We have rounded up 11 of our favorite quotes, which will inspire you to be courageous every single day!

She who is brave is free
“She who is brave is free.”

When I look back at my life, it is clear that what I most needed to know was hidden in the places where I least wanted to go. -Barbara Brown Taylor
“When I look back at my life, it is clear that what I most needed to know was hidden in the places where I least wanted to go.” –Barbara Brown Taylor

Bravery hides in amazing places. -Kiera Cass
“Bravery hides in amazing places.” –Kiera Cass

Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire
“Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.”

As women, we must stand up for ourselves. As women, we must stand up for each other. As women, we must stand up for justice for all. -Michelle Obama
“As women, we must stand up for ourselves. As women, we must stand up for each other. As women, we must stand up for justice for all.” –Michelle Obama

Follow your dreams, even if that includes going through some nightmares. -Paulo Coelho
“Follow your dreams, even if that includes going through some nightmares.” –Paulo Coelho

I'm not funny. What I am is brave. -Lucille Ball
“I’m not funny. What I am is brave.” –Lucille Ball

You've always had the power my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself. -Glenda The Good Witch
You’ve always had the power, my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself. –Glinda the Good Witch


Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen. - Brene Brown
“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.” –Brené Brown

You'll never do a whole lot unless you're brave enough to try. -Dolly Parton
“You’ll never do a whole lot unless you’re brave enough to try.” –Dolly Part

You don’t have a right to the cards you believe you should have been dealt. You have an obligation to play the hell out of the ones you’re holding. - Cheryl Strayed
“You don’t have a right to the cards you believe you should have been dealt. You have an obligation to play the hell out of the ones you’re holding.” –Cheryl Strayed

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About the Author | Abby Taylor

Abby Taylor is Women For One’s Communications and Operations Director. She is devoted to inspiring women through daily reminders, and empowering them to be the best versions of themselves. Abby grew up in the Pacific Northwest and spends most of her time discovering everything it has to offer. She is also a dog lover, as well as someone who thinks she’s way better at yoga than she actually is.

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