Quotes about Resilience

The omnipotence of evil has never resulted in anything but fruitless efforts. Our thoughts always escape from whoever tries to smother them.

I didn't have any of those good assets to have successful teenage years. It was hard. And what saved me was definitely my whole family. I knew where I was coming from and where I was going to.

The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress.

That's why I want to change Mississippi. You don't run away from problems - you just face them.

When I wake up, I expect things to be good. If they're not, then I try to set about trying to make them as good as I can 'cause I know I'm gonna have to live that day anyway. So why not try to make the most of it if you can? Some days, they pan out a little better than others, but you still gotta always just try.

I began to think about those that were in my situation that were not able to walk out of an abusive marriage, or maybe those that did not know where to go, that were in a single headed marriage, or widows. I was thinking what it was I could do to reach out to them.

I can't disguise myself with a wig and dark glasses - the wheelchair gives me away.

If a door is shut, go up and wiggle it a little - don't assume it's locked.

There has always been discouragement, negativism, and temptation in the world because of Lucifer.

The next time you're tempted to groan, you might try to laugh instead.

Ali's got a left, Ali's got a right - when he knocks you down, you'll sleep for the night; and when you lie on the floor and the ref counts to ten, hope and pray that you never meet me again.

I am more afraid of those who are terrified of the devil than I am of the devil himself.