Will power is only the tensile strength of one's own disposition. One cannot increase it by a single ounce.
Liturgy is like a strong tree whose beauty is derived from the continuous renewal of its leaves, but whose strength comes from the old trunk, with solid roots in the ground.
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.
Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity.
We work to eat to get the strength to work to eat to get the strength to work to eat to get the strength to work to eat to get the strength to work.
Atheism shows strength of mind, but only to a certain degree.
The strength of a man's virtue should not be measured by his special exertions, but by his habitual acts.
Success in golf depends less on strength of body than upon strength of mind and character.
The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection.
The strength and power of despotism consists wholly in the fear of resistance.
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.
Families are the tie that reminds us of yesterday, provide strength and support today, and give us hope for tomorrow. No government, no matter how well-intentioned, or well-managed, can provide what our families provide.
War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.
You have to take strength from the people that love you and the people that love Barbara and the huge number of expressions of sympathy and compassion and support. That has been extremely moving.
I was captain and should have set the example. I would lift a minimum of weights. Mine was natural physical strength. I always thought quickness and agility were much more important.