Quotes About Resilience

In just one day at the 1904 Olympics, American gymnast George Eyser won six medals, including three golds. That was amazing in itself. But that's not even the amazing part of the story. The most amazing part was that Eyser only had one leg! His left one had to be amputated after it was run over by a train. Johnny Weissmuller was one

In just one day at the 1904 Olympics, American gymnast George Eyser won six medals, including three golds. That was amazing in itself. But that's not even the amazing part of the story. The most amazing part was that Eyser only had one leg! His left one had to be amputated after it was run over by a train.

Nobody calls me a crybaby.

But it won't be easy!

It was lonely in that damn motel room. When I'm on the road, I usually have a dog with me. Animals I like. People I learned a long time ago to do without.

On the way home my father said tiredly he hoped some day I'd realize it was necessary to live with people. I didn't understand him. He said a lot of other things that made me feel sorry for him, because he just couldn't stand up to a situation.

If you catch a lizard, its tail might fall off its body.]

All day long I've been telling myself it's only a merry-go-round. Some people fall off quicker than others. No big mystery.

Laughter is the only thing that cuts trouble down to a size where you can talk to it.

Laughter is the only thing that cuts trouble down to a size where you can talk to it. -- character Billy Clyde Puckett in Semi-Tough

But you can't escape from heartache. That's the rub. It always finds a way back.

Here is what I say to the children who are our future: never underestimate how denial and a good old-fashioned mild learning disability can team up to come off as unwavering self-confidence.

He must also be willing to fight. Even if you have never fought

Teach boys that emotional courage is courage, and that courage and empathy are the sources of real strength in life.

I came to Canada as a teenager with no money, no contacts, and no knowledge of English.

Happiness doesn't change you. Pain does.

He was hooked to machines with a nursing staff at his beck and call.

Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eye off the goal." —Hannah More6

Perhaps the unwelcome event you've encountered is just an opportunity to help you know how to stand up stronger.

I've heard that Richard Branson will not invest in any company unless the person in charge has failed at least twice.

The difference between the successful and the troubled is not error-free living; it is that by discovering and implementing a life calling, the successful stand on their pile of trash while the troubled sit under theirs.

Bernie Marcus was fired from a job as manager of the Handy Dan Improvement Center, then went on to start Home Depot.

Being positive will inject in you a sense of peace and tranquility amidst the troubled waters.

Circumstances will never determine your amount of happiness. Circumstances only highlight who you already are.