Quotes About Self-reliance

One of the things I've learnt is not to depend on there being a woman in your life to make it work. I love my work, I love my children, I've got wonderful friends, you know, I have a nice life.

I knew that I wanted to start my own business. I knew that I wanted to work for myself. I was no stranger to the word no. You just have to keep going.

I prefer to work alone – except in the bedroom. (Steele)

I believe that being dependent makes you more vulnerable. I believe work is the greatest gift you will ever receive.

I'm a free soul who hates paying attention to things I am not interested in. Consequently, I have rarely been comfortable in the role of 'employee.'

I may not be able to work for anybody else again. I may just have to work for myself.

In every attempt there will be one set of men who will applaud, and another who will pick holes. Go on doing your own work, what need have you to reply to any party?

I was raised to want to work for a living. The idea of just sitting around or going shopping every day appalls me.

I don't work with a stylist.

I don't pay to have my dirty work done for me. I do it myself.

People need to learn how to work, learn how to support themselves. I think it's just fine to be eccentric.

If thou be not busy for thyself now, who shall be busy for thee in time to come?

I have a general moral: great philosophers may be great, but that is not a reason to follow them. Don't be a follower. Work it out for yourself.

The result of my hard work is that I'm financially independent, I have an amazing life, and I can do whatever I want. I don't have to answer to anybody.

After all, we are not promoting welfare. We are promoting work. We are not pushing for more entitlement programs. We are pushing for more enterprise. We are not trying re-distribute existing wealth.

I really wanted to work and become independent.

The clearer the teacher makes it, the worse it is for you. You must work things out for yourself and make the ideas your own.

Don't expect others to do your work for you.

Work alone qualifies us for life.

Beware all enterprises that require new clothes.

You are self employed. You work to pay your bills, build your dreams and create your life, regardless of who signs your paycheck.

It's very hard to do when you put trust on others capability more than yours.

God gave you the sea, but you still have to fish for yourself.

Don't work for appraisal or appreciation, work for your personal growth