This word that means bravery or valor comes from the Latin for "heart"
[DOC] [TLE] Courage | Define Courage at Dictionary.com [PAR] Courage definition, the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face 
difficulty, danger, pain, ... Synonyms; Examples; Word Origin ... 1250-1300; 
Middle English corage < Old French, equivalent to cuer heart (< Latin cor; see 
heart ) + -age -age ...