Quotes About Fortitude

Being called a huckster and a charlatan started several years ago, so that's something I'm accustomed to. In most cases, it doesn't bother me.

I've learned to be one of the hardheadedest cats in the world. I've learned that.

I never run away from challenges.

I need to learn how to face challenges.

I am not one to chicken out.

I'm not proud of my chin but I can take a shot.

I am one of those people that if you are going to say something, just say it. I take it on the chin.

I am the ultimately chippy person, and I am glad I am. I have a chip on each shoulder, so I am well-balanced.

I don't have a chip on my shoulder. I have a boulder on my shoulder.

There's always going to be a chip on my shoulder.

In my life I had no other choice than to become a strong person.

I have no first-strike capability. I never choose to go into battle first. But I won't back down.

As Christians, we must be strong.

Throughout my scientific career, my wife has been my most constant collaborator. Her experimental skill made major contributions to the work; she has eased for me beyond measure the difficulties of communication that accompany deafness; her encouragement and fortitude have been my strongest supports.

I suppose there is a lot of toughness in me.

God's been pretty good to me. He made me duck all those punches that were supposed to land.

A grateful world, nation and cadre of surgeons general who followed in his shadow are forever indebted to Surgeon General Koop's wisdom, fortitude, integrity and selfless service.

When it's only you that you can rely on, you're surprised at the resilience you have.

I would be surprised if my girls ended up as women without grit. I really would.

You should never surrender, never give up.

We never quit. My mom instilled that attitude in us, that never quit, never surrender.

I don't fold and surrender for nobody. That's just a fact.

I hung up and fed myself a slug of Old Forester to brace my nerves for the interview.

power is limited to the strength of will within the man who holds it. Falter in your resolve and you will fall. Remain steadfast and you shall prevail. Always remember that. 'Come