Sentence examples for courage to assert from inspiring English sources

Indeed, in an increasingly secular society, it takes great courage to assert strong religious belief".

And they must find the courage to assert civilian control over security services that have too much power and are running amok.

Mr Xi has been trying to cast himself as a nationalist who has the courage to assert China's territorial claims, even at the cost of offending America and its friends in the region.

Because of previous failures in prophecy, it takes courage to assert that a desired technical solution is not possible.

In a video message to the Emirates on the eve of his trip, Francis paid homage to his "friend and dear brother" el-Tayeb and praised his courage in calling the meeting to assert that "God unites and doesn't divide".

While it might seem from President Bush's poll numbers that there is no more effective way to lead than simply to assert something with the courage of one's convictions, a true democratic leader will affirm his position and articulate the reasons for it clearly while respecting and listening to the positions and reasons of others.

Furthermore, standing up to an opponent to assert or defend one's opinions in a public forum demonstrates the courage of one's convictions.

Who could be better to assert that protecting our homeless youths must become a priority of our movement than the warriors whose courage made that movement possible?

To assert otherwise is simply incorrect".

Her efforts to assert herself remained housebound.

Congress needs to assert its legislative supremacy.