Quotes about Fortitude
In terrible moments, in moments of revolution, of war or repression, of illness or death, people react with incredible strength.
- Isabel Allende
When we are strong, we are always much greater than the things that happen to us.
- Thomas Merton
When you are required to exhibit strength, it comes.
- Joseph Campbell
In any situation you can think of, impatience is a source of weakness and fear, while patience represents substance and strength.
- Jim Rohn
One is given strength to bear what happens to one, but not the 100 and 1 different things that might happen.
- CS Lewis
Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently.
- Maya Angelou
Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronge
- John F. Kennedy
Do something everyday for no other reason than you would rather not do it, so that when the hour of dire need draws nigh, it may find you not unnerved and untrained to stand the test.
- William James
People do not lack strength; they lack will.
- Victor Hugo
Any coward can fight a battle when he's sure of winning; but give me the man who has the pluck to fight when he's sure of losing.
- George Eliot
Adversity builds muscle. Adversity creates strength. Adversity, it turns out, is preparation for success.
- Andy Andrews
She weak as a kitten. But her mouth just pack with claws.
- Alice Walker