Quotes about Strength
Great men cultivate love, and that only little men cherish a spirit of hatred. I learned that assistance given to the weak makes the one who gives it strong; and that oppression of the unfortunate makes one weak.
— Booker T. Washington
This institution does not exist for your education alone; it does not exist for your comfort and happiness altogether, although those things are important, and we keep them in mind; it exists that we may give you intelligence, skill of hand, and strength of mind and heart; and we help you in these ways that you, in turn, may help others.
— Booker T. Washington
Assistance given to the weak makes the one who gives it strong.
— Booker T. Washington
Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars, to change the world.
— Harriet Tubman
If you hear the dogs, keep going. If you see the torches in the woods, keep going. If there's shouting after you, keep going. Don't ever stop. Keep going. If you want a taste of freedom, keep going.
— Harriet Tubman
God's time is always near. He gave me my strength and he set the North Star in the heavens; He meant I should be free.
— Harriet Tubman
There was one of two things I had a right to, liberty or death. If I could not have one, I would have the other, for no man should take me alive. I should fight for my liberty as my strength lasted, and when the time came for me to go, the Lord would let them take me.
— Harriet Tubman
For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.
— Heidi Baker
Claim total healing.
— Heidi Baker
On Power: It is for us to pray not for tasks equal to our powers, but for powers equal to our tasks, to go forward with a great desire forever beating at the door of our hearts as we travel toward our distant goal.
— Helen Keller
Life has two rules: #1 Never quit #2 Always remember rule # 1. "Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.
— Helen Keller
I seldom think about my limitations, and they never make me sad.
— Helen Keller