Quotes on Strength

My own sex, I hope, will excuse me, if I treat them like rational creatures, instead of flattering their fascinating graces, and viewing them as if they were in a state of perpetual childhood, unable to stand alone.

When you are going through hell, keep on going. Never never never give up.

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

I never said I wanted a 'happy' life but an interesting one. From separation and loss, I have learned a lot. I have become strong and resilient, as is the case of almost every human being exposed to life and to the world. We don't even know how strong we are until we are forced to bring that hidden strength forward.

I think what weakens people most is fear of wasting their strength.

People need trouble - a little frustration to sharpen the spirit on, toughen it. Artists do; I don't mean you need to live in a rat hole or gutter, but you have to learn fortitude, endurance. Only vegetables are happy.

We learn more by looking for the answer to a question and not finding it than we do from learning the answer itself.

The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.

When I use my strength in the service of my vision it makes no difference whether or not I am afraid.

Never say never, because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion.

I had always been proud of my body - its strength and grace enabled me to pursue my passions.

I would fight for my liberty so long as my strength lasted, and if the time came for me to go, the Lord would let them take me.

I know and I've always felt for Canada that we recognize that diversity is a great source of strength.

We can be tired, weary and emotionally distraught, but after spending time alone with God, we find that He injects into our bodies energy, power and strength.

Before I was married to Martin and became a King, I was a proud Scott, shaped by my mother's discernment and my father's strength.

The carrying power of a bridge is not the average strength of the pillars, but the strength of the weakest pillar. I have always believed that you do not measure the health of a society by GNP but by the condition of its worst off.

Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity.

If I had to pick my greatest strength as a football coach, I say it would be innovation.

Work is not man's punishment. It is his reward and his strength and his pleasure.

Both now and for always, I intend to hold fast to my belief in the hidden strength of the human spirit.

To see a friend who has suffered the loss of all things begin again with trust and love, gives us strength to continue on.