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“Is that what lives on longest, the sadness? The proof of our being weak, not the proof of our being strong?”

Book:The Making of Henry

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The Making of Henry

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Howard Jacobson

Howard Jacobson is a British author born on August 25, 1942. His works are known for their humor and satire, and he has won multiple literary awards, including the Man Booker Prize. more

“I have to wonder why so much courage is expected of girls and women in this world. So much daily bravery in the world, and yet...how would we know? It goes unsaid. Imagine the volume, were we to hear the sound of all those voices at once. We have to listen for them. Otherwise we are united only by silence.”

Women Strength Womens Rights Womens Voices

Book:Becoming Unbecoming

Source: Becoming Unbecoming

“The answer is always "no", if you don't ask.”

Believe Belief Strength Persistence Persist Affirmations Affirm

Author:Cheri M. Partain

“I'll be as strong as I need to be.”

Strength Star Trek Deep Space Nine Kira Nerys

Book:Avatar: Book One of Two

Source: Avatar: Book One of Two

“If there was one thing I'd learned, it was that you were responsible for your own ship. You had to look after the engine and make sure the plan was in order and ready to be flown. You were in charge of plotting your course. When you were in the pilot's seat, it was your hand on the throttle, no one else's. If your oil ran out or you lost an engine or the engine caught fire and you had to crash, you were the one saving yourself. No one else could do it for you.”

Strength Women Empowerment Self Sufficiency

Book:Velva Jean Learns to Fly

Source: Velva Jean Learns to Fly

“Silence is better Because It has tolerance , Encouragemnt , Motivation & Harmony”

Inspirational Inspirational Quotes Motivation Motivational Quotes Silence Strength Silence Speaks Beyourself

Author:Saif Rehman

“We simply don’t know our strengths until we are put to the test.”

Strength Test

Book:Reham Khan

Source: Reham Khan

“No one is able to change your life Only You are Because you are the only one Who is aware from your thinking and hidden potential”

Thinking Life Inspiration Inspirational Quotes Motivation Motivational Quotes Strength Self Worth Yourself Journey Of Life

Author:Saif Rehman

“My grandfather lived alone in this room with no one to love for twenty-six years. That kind of loneliness takes real strength.”

Strength Lonely

Book:Speak No Evil

Source: Speak No Evil

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