Quotes on Being Strong

Nil desperandum, -- Never Despair. That is a motto for you and me. All are not dead; and where there is a spark of patriotic fire, we will rekindle it.

We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.

The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any.

Happy girls are the prettiest girls.

If God sends us on strong paths, we are provided strong shoes.

Strong men can always afford to be gentle. Only the weak are intent on giving as good as they get.

I do not pray for a lighter load, but for a stronger back.

Women are never so strong as after their defeat.

It takes energy, mental toughness and spiritual reinforcement to successfully deal with life's opportunities, and to reach your objectives.

Even the most powerful human being has a limited sphere of strength. Draw him outside of that sphere and into your own, and his strength will dissipate.

I shall argue that strong men, conversely, know when to compromise and that all principles can be compromised to serve a greater principle.

He who believes is strong; he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions.

In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

It doesn’t matter how strong or capable you are; if you don’t have a big heart, you will not succeed.

Jesus wept, but He never complained.

Through persistence, self-knowledge, prayer, commitment, optimism, a resolute trust in God and the building of your own personal moral strength, you can enjoy the blessings of a deeper faith and face the difficulties of life with courage and confidence.

A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.

A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them.

Know that transformation sometimes begins with a fall. So never curse the fall. The ground is where humility lives. Take it. Learn it. Breathe it in. And then come back stronger, humbler and more aware of your need for Him. Come back having seen your own nothingness and His greatness.

Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.

Nobody can hurt me without my permission.