When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.

Endurance is patience concentrated.

I know of no higher fortitude than stubborness in the face of overwhelming odds.

Ultimately, we're incredibly resilient creatures. People really do get on with the business of living.

Endurance is nobler than strength, and patience than beauty.

Brave men are all vertebrates; they have their softness on the surface and their toughness in the middle.

Persistence and resilience only come from having been given the chance to work though difficult problems.

Brave men are all vertebrates; they have their softness on the surface and their toughness in the middle.

The turning point in the process of growing up is when you discover the core of strength within you that survives all hurt.

A lot of people are afraid to tell the truth, to say no. That's where toughness comes into play. Toughness is not being a bully. It's having backbone.

Our ability to handle life's challenges is a measure of our strength of character.

If you are lucky enough to never experience any sort of adversity, we won't know how resilient you are. It's only when you're faced with obstacles, stress, and other environmental threats that resilience, or the lack of it, emerges: Do you succumb or do you surmount?

The willow which bends to the tempest, often escapes better than the oak which resists it; and so in great calamities, it sometimes happens that light and frivolous spirits recover their elasticity and presence of mind sooner than those of a loftier character.

On the other hand, the American public possesses a great resilience and strength, and good risk communication strategies can tap into and even amplify those assets.

Australia is a nation of compassion. Courage and compassion. And the third of these great values: resilience.

Patience, that blending of moral courage with physical timidity.

We don't develop courage by being happy every day. We develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity.

Acting tough is all about developing an attitude and a persona that says, 'Look at how great I am.' But often, that tough exterior is meant to hide self-doubt. Mentally strong people invest more energy into working on their weaknesses rather than trying to cover them up.

Someone said adversity builds character, but someone else said adversity reveals character. I'm pleasantly surprised with my resilience. I persevere, and not just blindly. I take the best, get rid of the rest, and move on, realizing that you can make a choice to take the good.

Something called 'the Oklahoma Standard' became known throughout the world. It means resilience in the face of adversity. It means a strength and compassion that will not be defeated.

The moment we believe that success is determined by an ingrained level of ability as opposed to resilience and hard work, we will be brittle in the face of adversity.

Mental toughness is spartanism with qualities of sacrifice, self-denial, dedication. It is fearlessness, and it is love.

He who knows no hardships will know no hardihood. He who faces no calamity will need no courage. Mysterious though it is, the characteristics in human nature which we love best grow in a soil with a strong mixture of troubles.

Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.

Mental toughness is my strongest trait and then I would say my physical strength would be number two on the list of strengths.

Everyone needs resilience. It's a virtue essential to growth and essential to happiness.

Strength comes in so many forms. Not just the physical strength, but to understand the emotional strength. To have emotional vulnerability, to show that's not a weakness.

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.

For to be poised against fatality, to meet adverse conditions gracefully, is more than simple endurance; it is an act of aggression, a positive triumph.

Fortitude is the marshal of thought, the armor of the will, and the fort of reason.

When you literally build a state of granite, it takes a certain toughness and perseverance as well as a unique blend of community and independence: a culture that also helps spur economic growth.

Everyone has the ability to increase resilience to stress. It requires hard work and dedication, but over time, you can equip yourself to handle whatever life throws your way without adverse effects to your health. Training your brain to manage stress won't just affect the quality of your life, but perhaps even the length of it.

A resilient people cherishing liberty and equality and the rule of law will endure.

Tough times never last, but tough people do.

Self-belief, I think, is my biggest strength. The mental toughness comes into play whenever the chips are down.

Endurance is the crowning quality, And patience all the passion of great hearts.

Develop resilience and be brave. There are days when it is very discouraging. You have to develop personal resilience to environmental things that come along. If you let every single environmental challenge knock you off your game, it's going to be very, very hard.

Strength of character means the ability to overcome resentment against others, to hide hurt feelings, and to forgive quickly.

Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragements, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak.

The most important characteristics you need to succeed in business are resilience, determination and persistence.

Through these adversities, Israel has endured with continued strength, conviction, and faith.

Fortitude is the guard and support of the other virtues.

Perseverance is also key to success in any endeavor, but without perseverance in combat, there can be no victory.

True strength is delicate.

We don't even know how strong we are until we are forced to bring that hidden strength forward. In times of tragedy, of war, of necessity, people do amazing things. The human capacity for survival and renewal is awesome.

The difficult thing is that vulnerability is the first thing I look for in you and the last thing I'm willing to show you. In you, it's courage and daring. In me, it's weakness.