Quotes About Self-reliance

Knowing there is no cavalry is much better than hoping for a cavalry that never comes. I am strong because I have to be. I am the cavalry. (314)

She just waited. Rosie had no choice. She'd have to do it on her own. She'd do anything for Amy, even hear whatever she was about to hear, on her own. The consultant was in his office. It was as untidy as always. He didn't smile. It wasn't a bad sign. He

He offered her the world. She said she had her own.

Self-help must precede help from others. Even for making certain of help from heaven, one has to help oneself.

Don't blame other people for your own mistakes.

I still don't belong to anyone - I am mine.

Our American friends offer us money, arms, and advice. We take the money, we take the arms, and we decline the advice.

Be industrious, let thine eyes be open, lest you become a beggar, for the man that is idle cometh not to honor.

I sought advice and cooperation from those around me--but not permission.

I've never let anyone talk me into not believing in myself.

When you want to talk about who made me, you talk to me. Who made me is ME.

No mind should submit their mind to another mind He that complies against his will is of his own opinion still -- that's my motto. I won't be brainwashed.

She wasn't a person to whom things happen. She did all the happenings.

Asking for advice on important matter, simply means that you don't want to do it in the first place.

Compared to the dog, the wolf is a true symbol of freedom or of those who refused to be spoon-fed.

Dependency is the first obstacle to reaching the land of success.

Donations and charities are the vaccines against the disease of poverty. But they aren't effective, because free stuff isn't meant to last any longer. Self-reliance is the only solution and the only cure.

Free yourself, just as the slave seek for full freedom from his/her master.

Honesty is the only sign of those who expect nothing from anyone.

Let he who wishes to find himself cease to seek for masters. Clear your mind from all the dogmas and opinions of others.

No man should become a master of another. You must resist falling into this category.

Not being under the mercy of someone else. That's what I call true change in life!

Nothing and no one makes sense to a genius except his own mind. Meaning, he doesn't trust anyone except if you're a genius too.

Perhaps, even in love, freedom can still be considered sweeter than peace. That is to say that, you are capable of scheduling and re-scheduling your plans without waiting for the approval of any third-party.