Quotes About Self-reliance

My philosophy is whatever you do, you've got to invest in yourself. If you don't, there are a lot of people out there who will get the job because they're more prepared than you.

This is my philosophy: I prefer to stay out of the public eye. I love freedom.

There is no God. But it does not matter. Man is enough.

I've got to live my life the way I feel is right for me. Might not be right for you, but it's right for me.

By the grace of reality and the nature of life, man—every man—is an end in himself, he exists for his own sake, and the achievement of his own happiness is his highest moral purpose.

Do not cry that it is our duty to serve you. We do not recognize such duty. Do not cry that you need us. We do not consider need a claim. Do not cry that you own us. You don't.

Wisdom is creating your own opinion. Everyone else is following someone else's opinion.

In the difficult moments believe in yourself.Believe that you are whole, perfect, powerful, and blessed.

Don't blame other people for your problems. Only you can do anything about your problems. Inspect, reflect, realize, and then find the cure. No one can do it for you.

If your joy of life depends on something or someone, then you are not enjoying your life. You are enjoying the person or the thing.

To be strong, find strength within yourself.

Never compromise your perceptions and truth to validate the perceptions of others.

If you can think independently, you are the master of this universe.

Do not think me a maiden who needs saving from a dragon. I am the dragon, and I will set the world aflame.

My brain has a mind of its own.

Don't let public opinions pinion you

When one is different, the answers have to come from within.

When the actions of others no longer matter, then you will have succeeded within your own mind.

Be the hero of your own life story. Live to the hilt.

Do not let anyone define who you are, due to who they are not.

Sometimes all you've got is yourself.

When you fail to be your own boss, You are giving somebody else the contract.

Freedom is the absence of influence.

As humans, it is in our nature to focus on picking ourselves up while the whole world falls apart.