Courage (noun)

1. The mental or emotional strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.
2. The ability to face fear or adversity with bravery.
3. The ability to do something that one finds frightening.

Origin:

From middle english corage, from old french corage, from vulgar latin *coraticum, from latin cor ("hear.t")

Examples:

1. It took a lot of courage to speak out against the injustice.
2. The soldier showed great courage in battle.
3. She had the courage to pursue her dreams.
4. It takes courage to stand up for what is right.
5. He had the courage to admit his mistakes.