Quotes About Strength

There were mornings when I just didn't want to get out of bed. But once again, I'm in an adverse situation and having to deal with something new and learn how to do it.

Independence is the outstanding characteristic of the runner.

As a kid, I was always a tomboy, playing sport and doing martial arts. And I'm pretty opinionated - I've never been told that I'm a weak person.

There's always one shot that I can rely on when I'm not hitting the ball that well, is my serve.

This is a tough game. There are times when you've got to play hurt, when you've got to block out the pain.

It is a good idea to become involved with sports and athletics. It makes you strong. You need to be strong to deal with this world and the powers and forces that block enlightenment.

I recommend for everyone the study of some type of sports or athletics, particularly martial arts. Always check with your doctor first, naturally.

When you are in the public eye you cannot afford to show doubts. I do my crying alone.

It feels good to show some courage.

Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink tea, and mollycoddles had better stay out.

Playing hockey, there were a lot of guys bigger than me, so I knew I was going to get hit and have to deal with it. Gotta hit back.

We had a lot of adversity, but we found a way.

I never got to the point of needing drugs or thinking about giving up myself.

I think what endurance sports teach you is to stay dedicated, stay focused, and also to understand youre going to have ups and downs, but you need to keep running right through them.

The person who has inspired me my whole life is my Mom, because she taught me commitment. She sacrificed.

Sometimes sports can provide a medicine that no doctor can provide.

You understand... just what the Taoists mean when they say that soft is stronger than hard.

Truth and goodness do not depend on me, Bell. I am too weak. I am as poor a thing as General Blessington. Prepare to despise both of us.

Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.

Dancers are the athletes of God.

Adversity introduces a man to himself.

Weak people revenge. Strong people forgive. Intelligent people ignore.

The strength of the Constitution lies entirely in the determination of each citizen to defend it. Only if every single citizen feels duty bound to do his share in this defense are the constitutional rights secure.

There is nothing to fear but fear itself.