I often visit Maria Tatar's 'The Grimm Reader' for a cold dose of courage. Her translations come from the Brothers Grimm, whose now-famous collection of 'Kinder- und Hausmarchen' ('Children's and Household Tales') was first published in 1812. The book was not intended for young readers. Votes: 1
Courage ist gut. Ausdauer ist besser. Votes: 3 Fontane, Theodor
Courage is grace under pressure. Votes: 6 Ernest Hemingway
Indeed, wretched the man whose fame makes his misfortunes famous. Votes: 6 Lucius Accius