Strength Quotes - Page 3

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that things are difficult

Some of us think holding on makes us strong; but sometimes it is letting go.

The strong is not the one who is physically powerful, but indeed, the one who controls himself when angry.

I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.

Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.

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.

The moment we begin to fear the opinions of others and hesitate to tell the truth that is in us, and from motives of policy are silent when we should speak, the divine floods of light and life no longer flow into our souls.

Only the weak are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the strong.

Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.

Excellence is not an act but a habit. The things you do the most are the things you will do best.

Everyone has in him something divine, something his own, a chance of perfection and strength in however small a sphere which God offers him to take or refuse. The task is to find it, develop it & use it. The chief aim of education should be to help the growing soul to draw out that in itself which is best and make it perfect for a noble use.

Each relationship nurtures a strength or weakness within you.

Don't expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong.

Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.

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

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

We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.

The strongest oak of the forest is not the one that is protected from the storm and hidden from the sun. It’s the one that stands in the open where it is compelled to struggle for its existence against the winds and rains and the scorching sun.

You've got to follow your passion. You've got to figure out what it is you love--who you really are. And have the courage to do that. I believe that the only courage anybody ever needs is the courage to follow your own dreams.

A truly strong person does not need the approval of others any more than a lion needs the approval of sheep.

Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great. Weak men wait for opportunities; strong men make them.

The Lord was pleased to strengthen us, and remove all fear from us, and disposed our hearts to be as useful as possible.

A winner is that person who gets up one more time than she is knocked down.

People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.

In diversity there is beauty and there is strength.