(6/7/01)
"Among the most imperative needs of every generation are faith, courage, fortitude, and tolerance, all of which must be developed and become adequate. You will need courage, which is more than lack of fear. Courage is meeting fear with firmness and fortitude."

Hugh B. Brown 
May 24, 1962 
"BYU Speeches of the Year," 1962 p. 8

(6/8/01)
"The courage to defend the right does not give one the right to destroy those who disagree. The world is in constant conspiracy against brave men. Moral courage has been to a greater or less extent missing or lacking in the American life."

Thorpe B. Isaacson 
"Conference Report," 
April 1964, p. 112-113

(6/9/01)
"'I dare you!' are words boys and girls often hear from friends who want you to prove to them that you are brave or strong or daring. They may ask you to do something that your parents or teachers have told you not to do—something that you know is wrong to do. I have learned that when we do something we know is wrong, we show weakness rather than strength. A person shows true bravery and strength only when he has the courage to do right."

Rex D. Pinegar 
"Friend to Friend," 
"Friend," Oct. 1974, p. 10

(6/10/01)
"Let us follow the Son of God in all ways and in all walks of life. Let us make him our exemplar and our guide. We should at every opportunity ask ourselves, 'What would Jesus do?' and then be more courageous to act upon the answer. We must follow Christ, in the best sense of that word. We must be about his work as he was about his Father’s. We should try to be like him, even as the Primary children sing, 'Try, try, try' (Children’s Songbook, p. 55). To the extent that our mortal powers permit, we should make every effort to become like Christ—the one perfect and sinless example this world has ever seen."

Howard W. Hunter 
"What Manner of Men Ought Ye to Be?" 
"Ensign," May 1994, p. 64

(6/11/01)
"When you keep the commandments and follow the Savior’s example, it’s like holding up a light. Your good example helps others to find their way in a darkening world. It takes courage to do what you know to be right even when it is hard, very hard. But you will never lose your courage unless you choose to."

Ardeth G. Kapp 
"Stand for Truth and Righteousness," 
"Ensign," Nov. 1988, p. 94

2/19/07
"Through all the books of recorded revelations of God to man, one may read again and again the marvelous message of fearlessness, of faith, of courage, of testimony, of a sound, strong mind. The words of Paul to Timothy, his son in the gospel, give strength and courage and ought to lay foundations for us to stand up where we are and bear our own witness of faith and not of fear. Said Paul to Timothy, as well you know, 'For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.' (2 Tim. 1:7.)

"Out of the ancient record words well known, again, to all of you, words of faith and assurance: 'Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me;...' (Psalm 23:4.)

"Through all the dealings of God with man there have been trials and troubles and afflictions and impositions and apprehensions, and there have been the repeated assurances of God to man that he should be of courage and not fear." - Marion Duff Hanks, "Conference Report," October 1961, First Day, p.12

5/9/08
"All of us are among the crowds of this world. Almost all of us are like the woman who, despite the crowd, comes to the Savior. We all have faith that just a touch will bring healing to our aching souls and relief to our innermost needs. New members of the Church in many lands are often like Alma. They hear the words of life when no one else in their family or circle of friends does. Yet they still have the courage to accept the gospel and chart a course through the crowds. I think each one of us understands what it means to partake of the fulfilling fruit of the tree of life within sight and sound of those who mock and what it means to exert every courageous effort to pay them no heed.

"Struggling through the crowds of the world can be lonely and hard. Their pull and tug on the individual who wishes to step away to something better can be very strong and very difficult to overcome.

"Who better than the Savior can reach, support, and ultimately rescue the one among the crowd?" - Dennis B. Neuenschwander, "One among the Crowd," General Conference, April 2008

11/4/08
"Experience shows that seasons of negative publicity about the Church can help accomplish the Lord’s purposes. In 1983, the First Presidency wrote to Church leaders, 'Opposition may be in itself an opportunity. Among the continuing challenges faced by our missionaries is a lack of interest in religious matters and in our message. These criticisms create . . . interest in the Church. . . . This provides an opportunity [for members] to present the truth to those whose attention is thus directed toward us.'

"We can take advantage of such opportunities in many ways: a kind letter to the editor, a conversation with a friend, a comment on a blog, or a reassuring word to one who has made a disparaging comment. We can answer with love those who have been influenced by misinformation and prejudice—who are 'kept from the truth because they know not where to find it' (D&C 123:12). I assure you that to answer our accusers in this way is never weakness. It is Christian courage in action." - Robert D. Hales, "Christian Courage: The Price of Discipleship," General Conference, October 2008

3/24/09
"There is an old saying that misery likes company. And evil does also and it doesn't easily let loose. And it sometimes takes a special kind of courage on the part of young people to turn from ridicule, from the pointing of fingers, from the accusation of being afraid to take a dare—to do what shouldn't be done. Yes, life requires many kinds of courage—the courage to turn back, to swallow pride, to admit a mistake, to repent, to forgive, to be reconciled, to leave bad habits behind. Courage is required sometimes to retreat, and sometimes to stay and stand. But at that precarious moment when the odds of evil are uppermost, we may most need the courage to walk out, to close the door, to leave the evil environment, even as did a young man in ancient Egypt, who 'fled, and got him out.'" - David O. McKay:, Conference Report, October 1958, Afternoon Meeting, p.131

4/30/09
"The Apostle Paul was fearless and never wavered in his testimony of Jesus. His faith and determination lifted him from being a tentmaker to become a teacher, a missionary, leader, and organizer of Christian branches. He most certainly wasn't a ‘sissy’ nor weak. People of great faith know what is right and do it. They have uncompromised determination and commitment and are capable of enduring pressure or hardship. Paul knew what was right, and you know what is right. When you take courage like Paul and do what you know is right, nothing will stop your progress but yourself." - David B. Haight, “A Time for Preparation,” Ensign (CR), November 1991, p.36