We gather strength from sadness and from pain Each time we die we learn to live again.
The improvement of our way of life is more important than the spreading of it. If we make it satisfactory enough, it will spread automatically. If we do not, no strength of arms can permanently oppose it.
Society is only possible on these terms, that the individual finds therein a strengthening of his own ego and his own will.
Positive self-esteem operates as, in effect, the immune system of the consciousness, providing resistance, strength, and a capacity for regeneration. When self-esteem is low, our resilience in the face of life's adversities is diminished. We crumble before vicissitudes that a healthier sense of self could vanquish. We tend to be more influenced by the desire to avoid pain than to experience joy. Negatives have more power over us than positives.
Proselytizing is more a passionate search for something not yet found than a desire to bestow upon the world something we already have. It is a search for a final and irrefutable demonstration that our absolute truth is indeed the one and only truth. The proselytizing fanatic strengthens his own faith by converting others.
Every man's ability may be strengthened or increased by culture.
Physical strength is measured by what we can carry; spiritual by what we can bear.
The opponents and I are really one. My strength and skills only half of the equation. The other half is theirs. An opponent is someone whose strength joined to yours creates a certain result.
Racing is a matter of spirit not strength.
Thy shoes shall be of iron and brass: and as thy days, so shall thy strength be.
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength is to sit still.
They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God.
Like strength is felt from hope, and from despair.
The least strength suffices to break what is bruised. [Lat., Minimae vires frangere quassa valent.]
Profan'd the God-given strength, and marr'd the lofty line.
O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant.
Greatness lies not in being strong, but in the right use of strength.
Life demands from you only the strength you posses. One feat is possibleânot to have run away.
Superior strength is found in the long run to lie with those who had right on their side.
Gain from your opponents without sacrificing your own strength.
Strength of character may be learned at work, but beauty of character is learned at home.
Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.
What is strength without a double share of wisdom?
Cunning is strength withheld.