Tattoos made of words and phrases can provide a sense of courage. Think of phrases which exhibit and demonstrate this emotion. For instance, Dorothy Thompson said "only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Or Euripides once stated "a coward turns away, but a brave man's choice is danger." Think of the worldly figures who have inspired you and select a statement of courage which they made to serve as your courage tattoo. You can also have the tattoo phrase inked on your body in different languages.
Another form of a courage tattoo involves a picture which is inked on your body which shows the image of someone being brave. For instance, if a relative had a terminal disease, you might show a picture of him facing his own mortality. If you once saved your son or daughter from a horrific accident, you can have an image created which depicts that memory. Take stock of courageous moments in your life and come up with a visual representation.
Another way to create a courage tattoo is by having a symbol of courage inked on your body. The symbol can hail from different cultures or religions depending on what you believe. For instance, in Buddhism, the lion is a symbol of courage. In terms of Celtic symbols; the bull, bear or unicorn represent courage. In Christianity, the dove and the ox represent courage.
Tattoos of dates are a way of marking an important event which occurred in your life, or the life of someone you love. Think about a memorable date when courage was shown and have that date inked on your body. To alter the tattoo design, you can choose different font styles and colors. You can also add the date to a picture or symbol of courage to enhance the meaning.