Quotes about Strength

It is defeat that turns bone to flint; it is defeat that turns gristle to muscle; it is defeat that makes men invincible. Do not then be afraid of defeat. You are never so near to victory as when defeated in a good cause.

Faith is necessary to victory.

God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things that are mighty.

A mighty fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing, Our helper he amid the flood Of mortal ills prevailing.

As to the aridity you are suffering from, it seems to me our Lord is treating you like someone He considers strong: He wants to test you and see if you love Him as much at times of aridity as when He sends you consolations. I think this is a very great favor for God to show you.

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

A nation will rise no higher than the strength of its homes. If you want to reform a nation you begin with families.

I want to see you game, boys, I want to see you brave and manly, and I also want to see you gentle and tender.

I am inspired beyond my ability to articulate... and now I know what and who I want to be... a soldier for peace.

Our Father in Heaven does not wish us to cower. He does not want us to wallow in our misery. He expects us to square our shoulders, roll up our sleeves, and overcome our challenges.

Ask for help. Not because you are weak. But because you want to remain strong.

God does not want to make us comfortable as much as He wants to make us comfort-able - to take the comfort that we receive and share it with others.