If thou desire the love of God and man, be humble, for the proud heart, as it loves none but itself, is beloved of none but itself. Humility enforces where neither virtue, nor strength, nor reason can prevail.

Rudeness is a weak imitation of strength.

I learned that it is the weak who are cruel, and that gentleness is to be expected only from the strong.

This is the mark of a really admirable man: steadfastness in the face of trouble.

There is little that can withstand a man who can conquer himself.

Only the gentle are ever really strong.

Only by contending with challenges that seem to be beyond your strength to handle at the moment you can grow more surely toward the stars.

There are dark shadows on the earth, but its lights are stronger in the contrast.

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.

Will power is only the tensile strength of one's own disposition. One cannot increase it by a single ounce.

I like criticism. It makes you strong.

You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.'

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

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

We are a long time in learning that all our strength and salvation is in God.

Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.

My strength is as the strength of ten, because my heart is pure.

Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven't half the strength you think they have.

A mind at peace, a mind centered and not focused on harming others, is stronger than any physical force in the universe.

Does anybody really think that they didn't get what they had because they didn't have the talent or the strength or the endurance or the commitment?

Problems are not the problem; coping is the problem.

One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.

A strong man doesn't have to be dominant toward a woman. He doesn't match his strength against a woman weak with love for him. He matches it against the world.

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.

You can't really be strong until you see a funny side to things.

Scar tissue is stronger than regular tissue. Realize the strength, move on.

The strong man is the one who is able to intercept at will the communication between the senses and the mind.

In this outward and physical ceremony we attest once again to the inner and spiritual strength of our Nation. As my high school teacher, Miss Julia Coleman, used to say: 'We must adjust to changing times and still hold to unchanging principles.'

A single twig breaks, but the bundle of twigs is strong.

Fortitude is the guard and support of the other virtues.

Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.

Insincerity is always weakness; sincerity even in error is strength.

Endure and persist; this pain will turn to good by and by.

It is only necessary to have courage, for strength without self-confidence is useless.

When it comes to developing character strength, inner security and unique personal and interpersonal talents and skills in a child, no institution can or ever will compare with, or effectively substitute for, the home's potential for positive influence.

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

It is the characteristic excellence of the strong man that he can bring momentous issues to the fore and make a decision about them. The weak are always forced to decide between alternatives they have not chosen themselves.

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

Kites rise highest against the wind - not with it.

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.

Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.

He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40, nor wise at 50, will never be handsome, strong, rich or wise.

If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive.

One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.

Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.

All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.

A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.

Don't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take care of themselves.

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

My mother taught me about the power of inspiration and courage, and she did it with a strength and a passion that I wish could be bottled.

Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.

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

That which does not kill us makes us stronger.

Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential.

Even cowards can endure hardship; only the brave can endure suspense.

Joy is prayer; joy is strength: joy is love; joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls.

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

I think scars are like battle wounds - beautiful, in a way. They show what you've been through and how strong you are for coming out of it.

Force has no place where there is need of skill.

My bad habits aren't my title. My strengths and my talent are my title.

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

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

Only one who devotes himself to a cause with his whole strength and soul can be a true master. For this reason mastery demands all of a person.

Wondrous is the strength of cheerfulness, and its power of endurance - the cheerful man will do more in the same time, will do it; better, will preserve it longer, than the sad or sullen.

The spirit of man can endure only so much and when it is broken only a miracle can mend it.

In all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never failed to give me light and strength.

It doesn't take a lot of strength to hang on. It takes a lot of strength to let go.

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

When adversity strikes, that's when you have to be the most calm. Take a step back, stay strong, stay grounded and press on.

Women are like teabags. We don't know our true strength until we are in hot water!

If you would know strength and patience, welcome the company of trees.

Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.

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.

You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.

A powerful idea communicates some of its strength to him who challenges it.

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

Endurance is not just the ability to bear a hard thing, but to turn it into glory.

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

You're blessed if you have the strength to work.

Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.

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

The world is the great gymnasium where we come to make ourselves strong.

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.

The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places.

Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.

What is to give light must endure burning.

Shallow men believe in luck. Strong men believe in cause and effect.

Where there is no struggle, there is no strength.

Life is very interesting... in the end, some of your greatest pains, become your greatest strengths.

I've been through it all, baby, I'm mother courage.

Perhaps I am stronger than I think.

No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.

As long as we persevere and endure, we can get anything we want.

Don't wish me happiness - I don't expect to be happy it's gotten beyond that, somehow. Wish me courage and strength and a sense of humor - I will need them all.

Unity is strength... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.

Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.

When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself.

There are two ways of exerting one's strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up.

I place no hope in my strength, nor in my works: but all my confidence is in God my protector, who never abandons those who have put all their hope and thought in him.