Quotes about Resilience

But to be hanged—is that not unendurable? Even so, when a man feels that it is reasonable, he goes off and hangs himself.

And the way to be free is to let go of anything that is not within your control.

On the occasion of every accident (event) that befalls you, remember to turn to yourself and inquire what power you have for turning it to use.

Do not wish that all things will go well with you, but that you will go well with all things.

If you have assumed any character beyond your strength, you have both demeaned yourself ill in that and quitted one which you might have supported.

Never say of anything that I've lost it, only that Ive given it back.

What would Heracles have been if he had said, How am I to prevent a big lion from appearing, or a big boar, or brutal men? What care you, I say? If a big boar appears, you will have a greater struggle to engage in; if evil men appear, you will free the world from evil men.

Men are disturbed, not by things, but by the principles and notions.

I am prepared to show you that you have resources and a character naturally strong and resilient; show me in return what grounds you have for being peevish and malcontent.

So in the field of assent you cannot be hindered or obstructed. 'Evidently.

I must be exiled; but is there anything to keep me from going with a smile, calm and self-composed?

remain steadfast in pursuing your mission, always willing to shed distractions.