Ancient people liked to tell stories of bravery.

And I want to separate courage and bravery for you for a minute.

Despite the bravery of our own fledgling forces, we cannot do it alone.

Today I finally worked up the bravery to say to her I love you!

They commend the bravery of the millions of Iraqis who, facing adverse conditions, exercised their right to vote.

On 30 January we witnessed the bravery, courage and resolve of the Iraqi people as they demonstrated their commitment to democracy.

Their conscientiousness and integrity have restored people s self confidence. The old regimes opponents have demonstrated bravery without recklessness, and differences of opinion without bigotry.

The bravery and sense of duty that night cannot be doubted and yet alongside the image of the firefighter as hero, there is the other uncomfortable picture.

In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their tinkling ornaments about their feet, and their cauls, and their round tires like the moon,

In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their tinkling ornaments about their feet, and their cauls, and their round tires like the moon,

The elections took place under difficult conditions, and the Security Council salutes the bravery of the Iraqi people who demonstrated their commitment to democracy, defying the terrorists.

For his bravery and clarity of thought about China s future, Liu deserves the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize. There are two reasons why we believe that Liu would be a worthy recipient of that prestigious award.

Moreover, Al Qaeda uses poetry to address the challenges that it faces. Contrasting its fighters bravery and commitment with the comfort of Muslim bystanders, Al Qaeda tries to rally more fighters to its cause in Iraq.

The United States was conscious of the risks faced by United Nations and associated personnel in a variety of contexts around the world and appreciated the bravery, dedication and sacrifice of those men and women who participated in such operations on behalf of the United Nations.

And I fully understand the desire to purchase the subsequent issue of Charlie Hebdo, published with bravery and determination a week after the attack. People not just in France, but around the world, want to show their solidarity with the victims and support the fundamental principle of free speech.

The bravery of those who found their social conscience, overcame fear, and stood up to communist dictatorship remains fresh in my memory. It reminds me of the jingle of keys that rang out on Prague s Wenceslas Square and later around the rest of what was then Czechoslovakia in the autumn of 1989.

His selection of Sarah Palin, a charismatic but spectacularly unqualified candidate, as his running mate, is just the most glaring of many examples of the real McCain. His bravery in combat attests to his patriotism, courage, and toughness, but his judgment has been found sorely lacking time and time again over his career.

Yet, amidst the news reports over the past few months of financial fraud, bloodshed in India and Gaza, and global economic disasters, one item stood out for its bravery and nobility. On December 10, the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, more than 300 Chinese citizens, ranging from law professors to businessmen, farmers, and even some government officials, put their names to a remarkable document, entitled Charter 08.