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“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will. ”

Vince Lombardi (1913–1970) American football player, coach, and executive

“The ego doesn’t like to hear this, because if it cannot be reactive and righteous anymore, it will lose strength.”

Eckhart Tolle (1948) German writer

Source: Stillness Speaks (2003), Ch 8

“No dictatorship can stay (in power) for good... People's aspirations for a free life will be the everlasting strength.”

Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj (1963) Mongolian politician

Source: "Mongolian president signals intention to help resolve N.K. nuclear standoff" in Yonhap News Agency https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20160716002400315 (16 July 2016)

“From extreme old age, sanity is requested. It is like asking for strength from weakness.”

Daniel Salamanca (1863–1935) President of Bolivia (1863-1935)

“Real strength is not how much you lift, it is what you can let go of.”

Ralph Smart

“He knows his own strength; he knows that he was born to carry burdens.”

Seneca the Younger book Epistulae morales ad Lucilium

Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium (Moral Letters to Lucilius), Letter LXXI: On the supreme good

“I give all my strength to show yourself and make your role magnificent”

Nedim Jahić (2001) Bosnian singer

“The spirit of our age is one in which the prejudices of the past are put behind us, where our diversity is our strength. It is this which is under attack. Moderates are not moderate through weakness but through strength. Now is the time to show it in defence of our common values.”

Tony Blair (1953) former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

" Prime Minister Blair's speech http://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/16/international/europe/17text-blair.html?ex=1174104000&en=fc0f4a2452f34103&ei=5070", New York Times, 16 July 2005. <br class="br">Speech to the Labour Party National Policy Forum. <br class="br">2000s

“The history of our great state is rich and deep, and our commitment to freedom and justice has always been our strength. … In our hearts, Marylanders are hard-wired for inclusiveness. It's who we are, it's our founding principle, it's part of our identity, and it is our greatest strength.”

Larry Hogan (1956) American politician

" Inaugural Address http://governor.maryland.gov/2015/01/21/inaugural-address-governor-larry-hogan/" (21 January 2015)

“Dreaming, dreaming, dreaming -- weren't our dreams what gave us strength, hope, and desire?”

Lisa See book Peony in Love

Source: Peony in Love

“the depth of a person's character is not measured by his or her physical strength, but by the depth of his or her nobility.”

Frank E. Peretti (1951) American writer

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

Robert E. Lee (1807–1870) Confederate general in the Civil War

“It's on the strength of observation and reflection that one finds a way. So we must dig and delve unceasingly.”

Claude Monet (1840–1926) French impressionist painter

“Worrying doesn't make any difference, but working does and spirituality gives one the strength to work”

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (1956) spiritual leader

“The strength of a civilization is not measured by its ability to fight wars, but rather by its ability to prevent them.”

Gene Roddenberry (1921–1991) American television screenwriter and producer

Shown at the end of the episode "Scorched Earth", no. 14 in the 3rd season of Gene Roddenberry's Earth: Final Conflict, first aired on February 7, 2000.

“people have character strength but they lack communication skills, and that undoubtedly affects the quality of relationships as well.”

Stephen R. Covey book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

Source: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change

“Just be patient, she told herself, and with the mounting pages, the strength of her writing fist grew.”

Markus Zusak book The Book Thief

Source: The Book Thief

“I know there is strength in the differences between us,
And I know there is comfort where we overlap.”

Ani DiFranco (1970) musician and activist

Overlap
Song lyrics

“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.”

Rachel Carson (1907–1964) American marine biologist and conservationist

Source: The Sense of Wonder (1965)
Context: Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Whatever the vexations or concerns of their personal lives, their thoughts can find paths that lead to inner contentment and to renewed excitement in living. Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.

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

Drew Barrymore (1975) American actress, director and producer

Variant: In the end, some of your greatest pains become your greatest strengths.