“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I’ll try again tomorrow.” Mary Anne Radmacher November 12, 2022 – Ohio Stadium – Ohio State University: An insignificant 4th quarter...
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.” Chinese Proverb March 1963 – Mississippi State University – Starkville, Mississippi: University President Dr. Dean Colvard stared out his office window. Outside, students marched peacefully, making...
“Anything is possible if you have enough nerve.” J.K. Rowling July 4, 1776 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: After much debate, the Second Continental Congress had finally agreed upon the final draft of the Declaration of Independence. The atmosphere in the...
‘If you want to change the world, pick up your pen.” Martin Luther November 25, 1862 – The White House, Washington, D.C.: Abraham Lincoln wasn’t looking forward to meeting with anti-slavery activist Harriet Beecher Stowe. She had been openly critical in the...
“Many great things have begun with a single act of courage throughout history and today. A person steps out and makes one courageous decision and that one domino starts many other dominoes falling.” Andy Stanley April 19, 1964 – Boston, Massachusetts:...
“Would anyone but a crazy person do this? I am a prisoner of my dream.” Philippe Petit 1968 – Dentist office, Paris, France: The magazine article mesmerized 18-year-old Philippe. He tore the article out and stuffed it in his pocket. It was about the construction of...
