the courage of one's convictions

idiom

: the courage to do what one believes is right
He has the courage of his convictions.

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“The courage of one's convictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20courage%20of%20one%27s%20convictions. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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