Quotes about strength
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“I have walked through many lives,
some of them my own,
and I am not who I was,
though some principle of being abides
from which I struggle
not to stray.
When I look behind,
as I am compelled to look
before I can gather strength
to proceed on my journey,
I see the milestones dwindling
toward the horizon
and the slow fires trailing
from the abandoned campsites
over which scavenger angels
wheel on heavy wings.
Oh, I have made myself a tribe
out of my true affections,
and my tribe is scattered!
How shall the heart be reconciled
to its feast of losses?
In a rising wind
the manic dust of my friends,
those who fell along the way,
bitterly stings my face.
Yet I turn, I turn,
exulting somewhat,
with my will intact to go
wherever I need to go
and every stone on the road
precious to me.
In my darkest night,
when the moon was covered
and I roamed through wreckage,
a nimbus-clouded voice
directed me:
"Live in the layers,
not on the litter."”

Stanley Kunitz (1905–2006) poet

Though I lack the art to decipher it, no doubt the next chapter in my book of transformations is already written. I am not done with my changes. Poems, The Layers Source: "The Layers" by Stanley Kunitz [Click here for video version on YouTube as read by the author https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wk6xW41EFoA ]

Loss, Night, Heart, Angels

“If I had known that the figures for Russian tank strength which you gave in your book were in fact the true ones, I would not—I believe—ever have started this war.”

Adolf Hitler (1889–1945) Führer and Reich Chancellor of Germany, Leader of the Nazi Party

1940s
Source: Said to General Heinz Guderian, 4 August 1941, as quoted Panzer Leader (1952) by Heinz Guderian

War, Books

“Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy, if possible; and when you strike and overcome him, never let up in the pursuit so long as your men have strength to follow; for an army routed, if hotly pursued, becomes panic-stricken, and can then be destroyed by half their number. The other rule is, never fight against heavy odds, if by any possible maneuvering you can hurl your own force on only a part, and that the weakest part, of your enemy and crush it. Such tactics will win every time, and a small army may thus destroy a large one in detail, and repeated victory will make it invincible.”

Thomas Jackson (1824–1863) Confederate general

As quoted in Battles and Leaders of the Civil War (1884 - 1888) edited by Robert Underwood Clarence C. Buel, Vol. II, p. 297
Q him, never let up in the pursuit so long as your men have strength to follow…]]

Time, Victory, Fight, Making love

“We must make this campaign an exceedingly active one. Only thus can a weaker country cope with a stronger; it must make up in activity what it lacks in strength. A defensive campaign can only be made successful by taking the aggressive at the proper time. Napoleon never waited for his adversary to become fully prepared, but struck him the first blow.”

Thomas Jackson (1824–1863) Confederate general

Source: Life and Letters of General Thomas J. Jackson (1891), Ch. 22 : The Last Happy Days — Chancellorsville — 1863, p. 429

Time, Waiting, Success, Country

“On my good days and bad days, when I’m shining or standing in the shadows, no matter what I face, God is my strength. My goal is to build a platform where I can spread the Gospel. Share the good news freely and to all who have ears to hear.”

Joel Courtney (1996) American actor

Exclusive Interview With “Super 8” And “The Kissing Booth” Star Joel Courtney https://daman.co.id/exclusive-interview-with-super-8-and-the-kissing-booth-star-joel-courtney/ (June 6, 2011)

Bad luck, God

“This is life to come, —
Which martyred men have made more glorious
For us who strive to follow. May I reach
That purest heaven, — be to other souls
The cup of strength in some great agony,
Enkindle generous ardor, feed pure love,
Beget the smiles that have no cruelty,
Be the sweet presence of a good diffused,
And in diffusion ever more intense!
So shall I join the choir invisible
Whose music is the gladness of the world.”

George Eliot (1819–1880) English novelist, journalist and translator

O May I Join the Choir Invisible (1867)

Soul, Smile, Music, World

“Western civilization, it seems to me, stands by two great heritages. One is the scientific spirit of adventure — the adventure into the unknown, an unknown which must be recognized as being unknown in order to be explored; the demand that the unanswerable mysteries of the universe remain unanswered; the attitude that all is uncertain; to summarize it — the humility of the intellect. The other great heritage is Christian ethics — the basis of action on love, the brotherhood of all men, the value of the individual — the humility of the spirit.
These two heritages are logically, thoroughly consistent. But logic is not all; one needs one's heart to follow an idea. If people are going back to religion, what are they going back to? Is the modern church a place to give comfort to a man who doubts God — more, one who disbelieves in God? Is the modern church a place to give comfort and encouragement to the value of such doubts? So far, have we not drawn strength and comfort to maintain the one or the other of these consistent heritages in a way which attacks the values of the other? Is this unavoidable? How can we draw inspiration to support these two pillars of western civilization so that they may stand together in full vigor, mutually unafraid? Is this not the central problem of our time?”

Richard Feynman (1918–1988) American theoretical physicist

remarks (2 May 1956) at a Caltech YMCA lunch forum http://calteches.library.caltech.edu/49/2/Religion.htm

God, Drawing, Religion, Time

“There is - in world affairs - a steady course to be followed between an assertion of strength that is truculent and a confession of helplessness that is cowardly.”

Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890–1969) American general and politician, 34th president of the United States (in office from 1953 to 1961)

State of the Union Address (February 2, 1952). Source: Eisenhower Presidential Library. Archived https://web.archive.org/web/20210125121539/https://www.eisenhowerlibrary.gov/eisenhowers/quotes from the original https://www.eisenhowerlibrary.gov/eisenhowers/quotes on January 25, 2021. 1950s

World

“Those who find the strength to break the mold go beyond the border.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: (it) Chi trova la forza di rompere gli schemi va oltre il confine.
Source: prevale.net

“It is our weakness that calls forth the grace of God. You show your weakness, He gives us strength.”

Pope Benedict XVI (1927) 265th Pope of the Catholic Church

Source: Movie The Two Popes, Pope Benedict as Anthony Hopkins

God

“When the Jews were prisoners of the King of Babylon, they sent a message to the Jews of Jerusalem, saying,
Pray for the life of Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, and for the life of Belshazzar his son, that their days may be like the days of heaven upon the earth. And the Lord, will give us strength, … and we will live under the shadow of Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, and under the shadow of Belshazzar his son, and we will serve them for a long time and find favor in their sight.
This prayer was offered by prisoners – and they prayed for the king their jailer. He was their enemy, and yet they prayed for him…”

Petr Chelčický book The Net of Faith

Source: The Net of Faith (c. 1443), Chapter 92, Interpretation of 1 Timothy 2:1-3 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Timothy%202:1-3&version=NIV There Can Be No Christian Sovereignty

Life, Time

“Freedom of speech is a principal pillar of a free government; when this support is taken away, the constitution of a free society is dissolved, and tyranny is erected on its ruins. Republics and limited monarchies derive their strength and vigor from a popular examination into the action of the magistrates.”

Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) American author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, …

"On Freedom of Speech and the Press", Pennsylvania Gazette (17 November 1737) http://books.google.de/books?id=HptPAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA431&dq=pillar. 1720s

Support, Freedom

“The greatest artist is he who is greatest in the highest reaches of his art, even although he may lack the qualities necessary for the adequate execution of some minor details. It is not by his faults, but by his excellences, that we measure a great man. The strength of a beam is measured by its weakest part, of a man by his strongest..”

George Henry Lewes (1817–1878) British philosopher

On Actors and the Art of Acting (Leipzig: Bernhard Tauchnitz, 1875) p. 13

Parting, Art

“A man provides leadership.
A man provides direction, caution, and advice to others.
A man provides emotional and spiritual support.
A man provides stability and order.
A man provides companionship and good company.
A man provides identity.
A man provides an example.
All of these things require personal sacrifices of time, dedication, and effort. And from where does the strength and inspiration for that come? Or, in other words, what is worth living for, sacrificing for, and even dying for?”

William G. Boykin (1948) Recipient of the Purple Heart medal

Source: Man to Man: Rediscovering Masculinity in a Challenging World (2020), p. 5

Support, Time, Personality, Effort

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

Mahatma Gandhi (1869–1948) pre-eminent leader of Indian nationalism during British-ruled India

Powerful

“I look forward to a great future for America - a future in which our country will match its military strength with our moral restraint, its wealth with our wisdom, its power with our purpose.”

John F. Kennedy (1917–1963) 35th president of the United States of America

Country, Future, Wealth, Wisdom

“In separateness lies the world's great misery, in compassion lies the world's true strength.”

Gautama Buddha (-563–-483 BC) philosopher, reformer and the founder of Buddhism

World

“By going beyond your own problems and taking care of others, you gain inner strength, self-confidence, courage, and a greater sense of calm.”

Tenzin Gyatso (1935) spiritual leader of Tibet

Courage, Confidence, Self-confidence, Problem

“More often than not, anger is actually an indication of weakness rather than of strength.”

Tenzin Gyatso (1935) spiritual leader of Tibet

Anger

“The awareness of our own strength makes us modest.”

Paul Cézanne (1839–1906) French painter

“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

“We must negotiate from unity and strength and stay firm on matters of principle and flexible on matters of procedure.”

Walter Reuther (1907–1970) Labor union leader

Address before the Berlin Freedom Rally, West Berlin, Germany, May 1, 1959, as quoted in Walter P Reuther: Selected Papers (1961), by Henry M. Christman, p. 280
1950s, Address before the Berlin Freedom Rally (1959)

“Courage, strength and value of a person are measured by the ability to face up difficulties.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: (it) Coraggio, forza e valore di una persona si misurano dalla capacità di affrontare le difficoltà.
Source: prevale.net

Courage

“We must build strength and maintain vision. That requires inexorable efforts for reform and integration. Reform is a driving force behind growth, and integration is a stepping-stone for a take-off.”

Roh Moo-hyun (1946–2009) 9th President of the Republic of Korea

Excerpts from inaugural address (25 February 2003)

Effort

“Weapons are an important factor in war, but not the decisive factor; it is people, not things that are decisive. The contest of strength is not only a contest of military and economic power, but also a contest of human power and morale. People necessarily wield military and economic power.”

Mao Zedong (1893–1976) Chairman of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China

1930s, On Protracted Warfare (1938)

War, People, Decision

“At the end of the day, it would be wise to turn all of your focus and energy on achieving mental over physical strength.”

Mwanandeke Kindembo (1996) Congolese author

“My new responsibility is higher, it requires renewed vigour, commitment and strength, the prayers of my brethren are needed. I need your prayers to succeed, I need your prayers to take catholic church and the society to the promised land.”

Matthew Ishaya Audu (1959) Nigerian catholic priest

Cleric urges Nigerians to pray for national unity, development https://newsdiaryonline.com/cleric-urges-nigerians-to-pray-for-national-unity-development/ (May 10, 2021)

“The only path to take to placate violence is dialogue. Only then will we be able to isolate these extremist groups and become a tolerant country. Now we must seek to be close to our small community and give ourselves strength and encouragement.”

Basile Georges Casmoussa (1938) Catholic bishop

Anti-Christian attacks in Iraq part of brutal strategy, says archbishop https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/17865/anti-christian-attacks-in-iraq-part-of-brutal-strategy-says-archbishop (30 November 2009)

Country, Communication

“A strong economy is the source of national strength”

Yoshihide Suga (1948) 99th Prime Minister of Japan

We cannot realize financial reconstruction and enhance social security without a strong economy. We must correct what we find objectively wrong. What I always keep in mind is that we'll take action on things that need to be done, promptly and without hesitation

Strong

“Pain is the opposite of strength, and so is anger.”

Marcus Aurelius book Meditations

Hays translation
XI, 18
Meditations (c. AD 121–180), Book XI

Pain, Anger

“The best event can happen in your life is to make a person fall in love with your strengths.. and above all with your defects, which make your existence unique.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: (it) Il miglior evento che possa accadere nella tua vita è far innamorare una persona dei tuoi pregi.. e soprattutto dei tuoi difetti, che rendono unica la tua esistenza.
Source: prevale.net

Personality, Life, Love

“The customs of that most criminal nation have gained such strength that they have now been received in all lands. The conquered have given laws to the conquerors.”

Seneca the Younger (-4–65 BC) Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, and dramatist

De Superstitione (On Superstition) Source: Apostle Paul: A Polite Bribe https://books.google.com.br/books?id=wefkDwAAQBAJ&pg=108 by Robert Orlando; p. 108

Law

“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)

People, Life

“We have been dealt a situation from which there is no escape. You have seen what Muhammad has done. Arabs have submitted to him and we do not have the strength to fight. You know that no herd is safe from him. And no one even dares go outside for fear of being terrorized.”

Al-Tabari (839–923) influential Persian scholar, historian and exegete of the Qur'an

Source: Al-Tabari, Vol. 9, p. 42

Fight, Fear

“Fundamentalism is not accidental but essential to Islam… It sees unchangeability as strength. That is why the word reform is so abhorrent to Muslim thinkers and religious leaders ...”

K. S. Lal book Theory and Practice of Muslim State in India

Source: Theory and Practice of Muslim State in India (1999)

“Finally, we will outline the progressive work already everywhere in existence, so that we may know where and how to dedicate our new strength.”

Vera Stanley Alder (1898–1984) British artist

Source: Humanity Comes of Age, A study of Individual and World Fulfillment (1950), Introduction p. I - XII

“People assume modeling is about being thin and pretty, but it’s about, how can you express yourself? Can you radiate strength and confidence? Personality is most important.”

Liu Wen (model) (1988) Chinese model

Source: "Liu Wen Sees Beauty as a Journey, Not a Destination" in Harper's Bazaar https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a36205161/liu-wen-beauty-issue-may-2021/ (26 April 2021)

Confidence, Personality, People

“You and I, we are fighting each other but we are not really enemies. By doing so we are dividing our strength, and we shall never reach our goal. Maybe the final extremity will bring us together. Maybe.”

Joseph Goebbels (1897–1945) Nazi politician and Propaganda Minister

1920s
Source: Nationalsozialismus oder Bolschewismus? (National Socialism or Bolshevism), open letter to “My Friends on the Left,” Nationalsozialistische Briefe (National Socialist Letters), (Oct. 15, 1925); Joseph Gobbles, Quoted in The Devil’s Disciples, Anthony Read, W. W. Norton & Company, 2005, p. 142

Fight

“There are Challenges everywhere you must have Tenacity; you must have strength of character not to cheat.”

Ibukun Awosika (1962) Nigerian business magnate

https://laidlawscholars.network/posts/strength-of-character-not-to-cheat Ibukun Awosika Speaking on:Strength.

Cheating

“One of the real strengths is facing and overcoming your most hidden fears.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: (it) Uno dei veri punti di forza è affrontare e superare le tue paure più nascoste.
Source: prevale.net

Fear

“Except for a few special cases, title to every parcel of real property derives from an act of violence, more or less remote, and ownership is only as valid as the strength and will required to maintain it. That is the lesson of history, whether you like it or not.”

Jack Vance book The Gray Prince

“The mourning of defeated peoples, while pathetic and tragic, is usually futile,” said Kelse.
Source: The Gray Prince (1975 [serialized 1974]), Chapter 16 (p. 159)

History

“Our great security lies, I think, in our growing strength, both in numbers and wealth; ... unless, by a neglect of military discipline, we should lose all martial spirit ...; for there is much truth in the Italian saying, Make yourselves sheep, and the wolves will eat you.”

Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) American author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, …

Letter to Thomas Cushing (1773) http://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/franklin-the-works-of-benjamin-franklin-vol-vi-letters-and-misc-writings-1772-1775#lf1438-06_head_007.

Wealth, Truth, Thinking

“There is inherent strength in agency. #MeToo, in a lot of ways, is about agency. It’s not about giving up your agency.”

Tarana Burke (1973) American civil rights activist

Source: quoted in #MeToo founder Tarana Burke: ‘You have to use your privilege to serve other people’, Emma Brockes, 15 Jan 2018, 2018 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jan/15/me-too-founder-tarana-burke-women-sexual-assault,

Way

“This is called the World Breath or ‘Seven’ Breath, and was much practised by the ancient Egyptians who were adepts at physical and physiological culture. Seven, as you know, plays an important part in the plan of the Universe which affects tnis Earth, as for instance, the 7 planets, 7 colours of the spectrum, 7 notes of music, 7 days of the week, etc. If we practise the Seven Breath every morning on awakening, we will tune ourselves in to the forces of growth and progress and derive great benefit and strength from so doing, provided we neither strain nor jerk.”

Vera Stanley Alder (1898–1984) British artist

Source: Humanity Comes of Age, A study of Individual and World Fulfillment (1950), Chapter XV The Essential Science of Breathing

Universe, World, Music, Jerk

“Breathing is really a very complex activity. It does not only consist of taking in air, absorbing oxygen from it and letting it out again as carbonic acid gas! The breathing has a tremendous effect on the character, determining the mood, courage, strength of purpose, health and inspiration from day to day.”

Vera Stanley Alder (1898–1984) British artist

Source: Humanity Comes of Age, A study of Individual and World Fulfillment (1950), Chapter XV The Essential Science of Breathing

Health, Mood, Courage

“China's watching, Iran is watching, North Korea's watching, and if we continue to show weakness rather than strength, that is going to continue to invite aggression.”

Michael Waltz (1974) U.S. Representative from Florida

Source: Rep. Waltz to Newsmax: Biden's Weakness on Ukraine Could 'Invite Aggression' https://www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/michael-waltz-ukraine-russia-biden/2022/01/05/id/1051148/ (5 January 2022)

“To admit uncertainty is to admit to weakness, to powerlessness, and to believe in yourself despite both. It is a frailty, but in this frailty there is a strength: the conviction to live in your own mind, and not in someone else’s.”

Tara Westover book Educated

Source: Educated (2018), Chapter 22, “What We Whispered and What We Screamed” (p. 197)

“Walking away from an abusive relationship is a sign of strength. It shows the world that you know your worth and your rights and that you will not allow anyone to walk all over you.”

Patricia de Lille (1951) Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

Source: On 30 August 2018, De Lille spoke to 130 residents of a women's shelter in Cape Town. As quoted by Dave Chambers in Like you‚ I will survive‚ De Lille tells abused women https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2018-08-30-like-you-i-will-survive-de-lille-tells-abused-women/. TimesLIVE, (30 August 2018)

World

“Stoicism, in our day, is not strength to overcome wishes, but to hide them.…Tendencies have become endemic in our culture for our denial of wishes to be rationalized and accepted with the belief that this denial of the wish will result in its being fulfilled.”

Rollo May book Love and Will

Source: Love and Will (1969), Ch. 10 : Intentionality in Therapy, p. 265

“This world is a strange world. We have to learn many lessons. One of the disciples of the Lord Jesus betrayed the Lord. Many obstacles will come to the growing aspirant at every step. We will have to show our strength.”

Swami Sivananda (1887–1963) Indian philosopher

You Cannot Get Away From Evil
Autobiography of Swami Sivananda (1958)

Learning, World

“Stand on the edge of the abyss and when you feel that it is beyond your strength, break off and have a cup of tea.”

Sophrony (Sakharov) (1896–1993) Russian monk, theologian and writer

In conversation with Archimandrite Ephraim of Vatopedi, 20 September 1992
Others
Source: [PEMPTOUSIA: A Conversation with Elder Sophrony, 12 July 2015, https://pemptousia.com/2015/07/a-conversation-with-the-elder-sophrony/, 11 July 2021]

Feeling, Tea

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

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

Age

“As night is coming and my strength is exhausted, with no hope of anything better, I have only to display the meager harvest that I have accidentally picked.”

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

Night, Hope

“We should never give up whatever happens because there is someone real stronger than every political power, and that is the strength of the risen Lord,”

Paul Hinder (1942) Roman Catholic bishop, Capuchin Friar

Yemen: Bishop Hinder describes humanitarian crisis http://www.archivioradiovaticana.va/storico/2015/04/13/yemen_bishop_hinder_describes_humanitarian_crisis/en-1136382 (13 April 2015)

“If universal jurisdiction over our faithful is recognized to us, we can help foster this energy so that its strength is in the service of the universal Church. Otherwise what we lose the universal Church will lose.”

George Alencherry (1945) Catholic cardinal

“Ours is the faith of the apostles, handed down by St Thomas” http://www.30giorni.it/articoli_id_78071_l3.htm (2011)

Faith, Help, Universe

“Living in a bittersweet state, with an intense awareness of life's fragility and the pain of separation, is an underappreciated strength and an unexpected path to wisdom, joy, and especially communion.”

Susan Cain book Bittersweet

Bittersweet, Chapter 8 at pp. 183-4

Pain, Joy, Life, Wisdom

“The strength of America is our diversity of people, ethnicities, cultures, languages, religions — this is the secret sauce of our dynamism and resilience.”

Gary Locke (1950) American politician

"Gary Locke keynotes anti-hate summit" in Northwest Asian Weekly https://nwasianweekly.com/2021/10/gary-locke-keynotes-anti-hate-summit/ (29 October 2021)

Religion, People, Secret

“The effect of the land reform bringing land to the peasant masses is to enhance their enthusiasm and their zeal in increasing production and taking part in the war of resistance, and consequently the resistance forces will grow in strength.”

Trường Chinh (1907–1988) former General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (1907-1988)

Implementing the Land Reform (1958) (excerpts)

War, Parting

“If you feel proud, let it be in the thought that you are the servant of God, the son of God. Great men have the nature of a child. They are always a child before Him; so they are free from pride. All their strength is of God and not their own. It belongs to Him and comes from Him.”

Ramakrishna (1836–1886) Indian mystic and religious preacher

124
Sayings of Sri Ramakrishna (1960)

God, Nature, Feeling, Men

“You motivate us. You inspire us.
And you are the voice of so many people who are in this room because of the voice that you express around these issues.
And so I thank you for that and your strength and your sense of purpose.”

Kamala Harris (1964) United States Senator from California

2022, June 2022, Remarks by Vice President Harris Announcing the Launch of the White House Task Force to Address Online Harassment and Abuse

People, Sense, Motivation

“The history of national defense and building with untold sweat and bloods has forged a Vietnam's vitality, a distinct cultural identity, a resilient internal strength for development, and a capability to adapt herself to the times and harmoniously co-exist with other nations in the world.”

Nguyễn Tấn Dũng (1949) Prime Minister of Vietnam

"Deputy Pm Nguyen Tan Dung Speaks At John Hopkins University" https://vietnamembassy-usa.org/relations/deputy-pm-nguyen-tan-dung-speaks-john-hopkins-university (10 December 2021)

History, World, Time

“When once it is no longer possible to understand how a man gives his life for his country – and the time will come – then all is over with that faith also, and the idea of the Fatherland is dead; and then, perhaps, we shall be envied, as we envy the saints their inward and irresistible strength.”

Ernst Jünger book Storm of Steel

Storm of Steel (1920)

Life, Faith, Time, Dead

“I am just a very ordinary priest without much achievement. I'm not even aware what strengths I have. But my fellow priests, nuns and lay Catholics give me their support and trust, so I will try my very best.”

Anthony Dang Mingyan (1967) Chinese bishop

New Auxiliary Bishop Of Xi´an Strains To Help ´High-Caliber´ Bishop (26 July 2005) UCA News https://www.ucanews.com/story-archive/?post_name=/2005/07/27/new-auxiliary-bishop-of-xian-strains-to-help-highcaliber-bishop&post_id=26095

Support

“He always finds strength, despite everything, to paint your colors world.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: Trova sempre la forza, nonostante tutto, per dipingere il tuo mondo a colori.
Source: prevale.net

Painting, Color, World

“DRAW YOUR STRENGTH " DON'T SEE HELP AS AN OFFER, INSTEAD SEE IT AS A BOUNS. "”

Engr.Abah Sule

Drawing, Help

“Don't deny your weakness, Don't make it weaken you too, cover it with your strength”

Josephs Quartzy (1999) Tanzanian actor

Source: Philosophies from an old Journal

“America's battle is yet to fight; and we, sorrowful though nothing doubting, will wish her strength for it.”

Thomas Carlyle book Latter-Day Pamphlets

1850s, Latter-Day Pamphlets (1850), The Present Time (February 1, 1850)

Fight

“I was a shit when I met you. I still am in lots of ways. But because of you I've had to give up trying to be a dedicated, full-time shit. I couldn't make it, hadn't the strength of character. Which is a pity in a way, because when you fall back into the ranks of the failed shits or amateur shits or incidental shits you start taking on responsibility for other people.”

Kingsley Amis (1922–1995) English novelist, poet, critic, teacher

Ronnie Appleyard to Simon (Simona) Quick in Ch. 4, p. 254
I Want It Now (1968)

People, Time, Way

“Facing pain causes an emotional change of resistance, strength and courage in the existential pathway of every living being.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: Affrontare il dolore, provoca un cambiamento emotivo di resistenza, forza e coraggio, nel percorso esistenziale di ogni essere vivente.
Source: prevale.net

Courage, Pain, Change

“Every woman, from becoming and feeling like a real mother, fights every day like a warrior in the name of love for her child with strength, courage and making great sacrifices; so that she always manages to give him serenity, happiness, security and will to live.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: Ogni donna, dal diventare e sentirsi una vera madre, lotta ogni giorno come una guerriera nel nome dell'amore per il proprio figlio con forza, coraggio e facendo grandi sacrifici; affinché riesca sempre a donargli serenità, felicità, sicurezza e voglia di vivere.
Source: prevale.net

Happiness, Love, Courage, Fight

“Our most important asset and our greatest wealth is strength of mind, intention and will, perseverance, determination and commitment to what we seek and to what we want to achieve.”

Titon Rahmawan

Wealth, Perseverance

“A self-aware person, who knows his strengths and weaknesses, has more than enough confidence to achieve what he wants. Even so, he does not need recognition from others. When he reaches his goal, recognition will come naturally.”

Titon Rahmawan

Confidence, Personality, Nature

“A manipulator knows how to capitalize on the strengths and weaknesses of others. They use deception to control others. To be able to avoid this trap, do not be easily lured by lures that sound very tempting before we actually test the reality.”

Titon Rahmawan

Reality

“Sometimes I feel so weak, so helpless. Not having enough strength to even sustain myself. But it was at such times that I realized the burden of my humanity. That without God I really have no meaning.”

Titon Rahmawan

God, Time, Feeling

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

Ralph Smart

“The secret to solving a problem is to have the strength to find a solution. When the solution does not exist, you invent it.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: Il segreto per risolvere un problema è avere la forza di trovare una soluzione. Quando la soluzione non esiste, la inventi.
Source: prevale.net

Problem, Secret

“Those who can manage maintain a sense of humor in the face of difficulties, as well as having an elevated inner strength, wisdom and much courage, are great examples of life who inspire who around them to do the same.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: Coloro che riescono a mantenere il senso dell'umorismo di fronte alle difficoltà, oltre ad avere un'elevata forza interiore, saggezza e molto coraggio, sono grandi esempi di vita che ispirano chi li circonda a fare lo stesso.
Source: prevale.net

Sense, Courage, Life, Wisdom

“There are a few people at our side who, despite the intensity of a feeling, manage to have lucidity. People who help us to move forward, giving us the strength we need to close doors that have remained open, doors that for too long have continued to let in expectations and hopes, fears and disappointments. These people can be called true friends.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: Ci sono alcune persone al nostro fianco che, nonostante l'intensità di un sentimento, riescono ad avere lucidità. Persone che ci aiutano ad andare avanti, dandoci la forza di cui abbiamo bisogno per chiudere porte che sono rimaste aperte, porte che per troppo tempo hanno continuato a far entrare aspettative e speranze, paure e delusioni. Queste persone possono essere chiamate vere amiche.
Source: prevale.net

People, Fear, Hope, Help

“Everything that did not kill you will make you face life differently: with love, strength, confidence, experience and courage.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: Tutto ciò che non vi ha ucciso vi farà affrontare la vita in modo diverso: con amore, forza, fiducia, esperienza e coraggio.
Source: prevale.net

Courage, Confidence, Love, Life

“Often it's precisely the poison that you have in your blood, generated by disgusting individuals that gives usthe strength to persevere, to move on and, above all, the strength for offer the best part of ourselves, exclusively to who deserve it.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: Spesso è proprio il veleno che si ha nel sangue, generato da individui disgustosi a darci la forza di perseverare, di andare avanti e, soprattutto, la forza di offrire la parte migliore di noi stessi, esclusivamente a chi lo merita.
Source: prevale.net

Perseverance, Parting

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“The foundation and strength of human evolution lie in empathy.”

José Baroja (1983) Chilean author and editor

Source: Radiorama de Occidente. La Otra Historia. 1480 AM Rock&Pop. Guadalajara, Mexico.

Lie

“With time, it's important to turn pain into resource, developing strength, resistence and self-esteem.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: Con il tempo, è importante trasformare il dolore in risorsa, sviluppando forza, resistenza e autostima.
Source: prevale.net

Pain, Time

“True nobility of spirit manifests itself in the ability not to cast one's shadow on others, transforming the burden of problems into an act of kindness and inner strength.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: La vera nobiltà d'animo si manifesta nella capacità di non gettare la propria ombra sugli altri, trasformando il peso dei problemi in un atto di gentilezza e forza interiore.
Source: prevale.net

Problem

“Recognizing our frailties without fearing them is the first step in turning them into strengths and preventing others from using them against us.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: Riconoscere le nostre fragilità senza temerle è il primo passo per trasformarle in punti di forza e impedire agli altri di usarle contro di noi.
Source: prevale.net

Fear

“A woman’s true charm and strength lie not only in her physical beauty, but above all in her personality, her kindness and her smile.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: Il vero fascino e la vera forza di una donna non risiedono solo nella sua bellezza fisica, ma soprattutto nella sua personalità, nella sua gentilezza e nel suo sorriso.
Source: prevale.net

Smile, Beauty, Personality, Lie

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Quotes about strength
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