Quotes About Self-reliance

Sometimes you have to sacrifice because you see what the end goal is. When you have a dream and you want to get it done, you can't wait on other people.

One hundred percent my mother, who would always say, "If you want something done, do it yourself." She must have said that 100 times to me - as a child, as a young woman, yesterday on the phone.

I'm a woman with a mission. I've learned to believe in myself, my vision and to do things the way I want them done.

It's my future and my life and I can't make myself live the way someone else wants me to.

The idea isn't to find yourself another environment for tomorrow, but to be constantly creating the environment and community you want for yourself, no matter what may occur.

Masturbation is not the happiest form of sexuality, but the most advisable for him who wants to be alone and think.

Well, today people have to be self-reliant if they want a secure retirement income.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a thirty-something woman in possession of a satisfying career and fabulous hairdo must be in want of very little

I just don't want to give them my name and say, 'Do whatever you want.' I am trying to create my brand.

I was taught that you didn't want to be part of the group - that it was better to do your own thing.

Because there might come a day when there is no flashlight, there is no gun, there is no guiding hand. And I want to be ready for it." (divergent pg.138)

People can't do something themselves, they want to tell you you can't do it. You want something, go get it.

Do what you want to do, and go where you're going to. Think for yourself, 'Cause I won't be there with you.

What I like about being alone is being able to do whatever you want and it's for yourself.

I want you to like me, but I don't care if you don't.

You can do pretty much anything you want in this world, and it's not all that difficult - you just have to ignore the people who tell you that you need to go this way, and it's the only way.

If we really want something done, it is best to do it ourselves.

Masturbation is always very safe. You not only control the person you're with, but you can leave when you want to.

I believe that you need to be the person you are and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. If you want something, go out and get it. Follow your dreams, and never give up!

I'm going to create my own opportunities. If I can't find the roles I want, I'll just make them.

All those men who end up disappointing you. After a while, you don't even want to have feelings anymore. You just want to get on with your life.

I'm standing up thinking. Anybody who wants to listen is welcome. If not, I'm happy to see them go.

No, I don't have a boyfriend, I don't want one.

I looked at the fact that people were in such financial trouble I said well people are broke because they want to be.