Courage
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In some ways, Alexievich’s literary contribution, which the Nobel committee called “a monument to suffering and
courage
in our time,” is equal to that of the Austrian novelist and playwright Elfriede Jelinek, whom the committee recognized in 2004 for her work’s feminist critique of Austria’s Nazi past and patriarchal present.
For the people of Poland, John Paul II, by making human rights the central subject of his teaching, will forever be the man who gave us
courage
and hope, who restored our historical identity.
The decision will hinge on the historic essence of the movement – whether its reflexes are good or bad, and whether, in the final analysis, it possesses political and moral
courage.
Should the Nobel Committee choose to recognize Liu’s
courage
and sacrifice in articulating these ideals, it would not only draw global attention to the injustice of Liu’s 11-year sentence.
But his
courage
and example may help to accelerate the dawn of the day when China’s participation in international affairs is aided by the expertise and oversight of civil-society groups, an independent media, and an engaged citizenry able to express its views through the ballot box.
Awarding him the Nobel Peace Prize is precisely the response that his
courage
deserves.
This will require having the
courage
to face down those who would retreat behind national borders and protect existing business models.
Their literary power derives from their authors’
courage
to ask awkward questions and write with honesty.
If the government lacks the political
courage
to eliminate enough subsidies, two options remain.
If a sufficient number of Arabs reached that threshold at the right time, the long-docile Arab street would explode in anger, with each group of new protesters encouraging more to join in, giving people elsewhere in the Arab world the
courage
to initiate protests of their own.
But it will take
courage
and sheer determination to tackle what is perhaps the biggest obstacle of all – resistance from deeply entrenched local and provincial power blocs.
The EU’s lack of solidarity, imagination, courage, unity, and vision in recent years has made Europe a symbol of division for some, if not many.
Subconsciously, citizens expect their leaders to display the ancient leadership virtues of disinterestedness, courage, and devotion to service.
It also requires the will to act – the understanding that true leadership means the
courage
to take and implement even decisions that are deeply unpopular in some quarters.
Chen once had political
courage.
To be sure, eurozone member states also needed the
courage
to respond to the crisis of confidence confronting the common currency with concerted action for tighter control of national budgets and improved cooperation.
I hope that spirit will spread far beyond San José, and that other regions will join us in recognizing that while our borders may define our territories, having the
courage
to reach across them defines our character – and, ultimately, our future success or failure.
Would they have the political
courage
to act now in the best long-term interest of their people?
It is also about moral responsibility, wisdom, judgment and
courage
– and about leveraging knowledge to promote positive social change.
The
Courage
of ConvictionsEven those who disagree with British Prime Minister Tony Blair's stance on the Iraq crisis rarely fail to praise his
courage.
Throughout it all, Blair has shown the
courage
of his convictions.
Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar of Spain is not far behind Blair in showing the
courage
of his convictions.
His
courage
was matched only by his determination and humor.
Governments are often confronting the challenge with
courage
and determination, and the use of African forces in many countries to try to keep peace is a tribute to that resolve.
And this occurred thanks to skillful United Nations involvement, led by Alvaro de Soto; the talent of sophisticated FMLN leaders like Villalobos and chief negotiator Salvador Samayoa; strong pressure from the US and its point-man, Bernard Aronson; and Salvadoran President Alfredo Christiani’s undeniable
courage
and vision.
Republican John McCain believes that it presents “a test of foresight, of political courage, and of the unselfish concern that one generation owes to the next,” while Democrat Barack Obama calls it “one of the greatest moral challenges of our generation.”
Democracy will withstand attacks like the one in Manchester; and democratic citizens will respond with
courage
and generosity.
Yet, with
courage
and commitment, they managed to produce a pragmatic compromise based on a set of key principles – a compromise that opened the way for far-reaching cooperation and, indeed, the emergence of today’s interconnected and interdependent world.
There can be no doubt that Daoud’s decision to write the article took extraordinary
courage.
Europe must do what it can to prevent that outcome, balancing ambition with realism, and
courage
with caution.
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