Quotes About Self-reliance

No man to lord, no child to hold.

The young woman, who was no one's lady now save her own, pealed with a vibrant and wholesome mirth.

Susina had made her own way. Judging by the courtyard and the house and the wine, a primrose path indeed. And if Hellfire was at the end of it, then so it was for many others.

Remember, one of the greatest gifts you can give your children is to be financially independent in your old age, thus ensuring that you won't become a financial burden to them.

A lady must have her own private reserve of secrets and strength

The [Madeira] School is still all girls and still thriving, and I am forever grateful for my time there and what it taught me. Not least of which is how to hold on tight and fake it during those trying stretches when functioning—and finishing—are not necessarily assured. To that end, I will repeat the line from my own senior yearbook page, not from Miss Madeira, but from Andrew Jackson: "You are uneasy; you've never sailed with me before, I see.

Everyone needs a strong sense of self. It is our base of operations for everything that we do in life.

No one can make up your mind for you, unless you make up your mind to let them.

I never had a mentor. I was forced to make myself up as i went along.

I don't have anything to prove anymore. I don't have a record deal, no one has any expectations, I'm in a position of freedom. I don't need anyone's approval.

But there it is: Everyone is alone, for life, and maybe that's not such a bad thing.

You have my permission to be completely free." She wondered if he said that to every woman he brought on board. "I don't need your permission to be free.

I was so tired of people assuming I was too fragile or innocent to protect myself. What was it about me that made them think I couldn't handle hardship?

Who will see you through the darkness? "Me," I key in the answer. "I'll find my own way.

At times like this, I'm thankful I don't feel love.

If I was alone I'd find something to do. Read or work on homework or doodle, fake it, so if I was alone it'd look like I wanted to be alone.

I don't do friends.

All good men are happy when they choose to be their own authors. Those who choose to have others edit their pathways, must live on the edge of another man's sword.

I took my courage in both hands and went to the Laundromat to do my washing. I had to use three machines.

Your actions are your own. Your choices are your own. Each of us carries a burden of guilt for decisions made or not made. You can let that rule your whole life or you can put it behind you and move on. Only a madman lets jealousy determine the course of his existence. Only a weak man blames others for his own errors.

No tenía miedo de viajar sola porque era una chica grande, con nada menos que veinte pesos en la cartera...

El derecho de vivir, no se mendiga, ¡se toma!

We are the ones we've been waiting for.

Be your own guru.