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“I had survived the vulnerability of childhood, and the danger of first love. There was comfort in knowing that I would never be in either of those positions again, that, from now on, I would be the only person responsible for my own happiness.”

Book:The Kind Worth Killing

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“Suffering is in proportion to the strength which has been accorded to a person; in other words, the weak suffer more, where the trial is the same, than the strong. And, what are the elementary principles, we may ask, which compose human strength? Is it not - more than anything else - exercise, habit, experience?”

Suffering Strong Practice Strength Weak Experience Persistence Endurance Never Give Up

Book:The Man in the Iron Mask

Source: The Man in the Iron Mask

“She is a karateka," La Osa replied. "Nayeli could karate-kick you to death where you sit." "That's hardly feminine." He sniffed. "Perhaps," Nayeli suggested, "it is time for a new kind of femininity.”

Women Strength Femininity Karate Sexual Stereotypes

Book:Into the Beautiful North

Source: Into the Beautiful North

“Remember how I used to say, “Life is short, and it’s up to you to make it sweet”? Well, I was wrong about that short part. But I still believe it’s up to each person to make the best of life, to keep trying, no matter what. A lot of it is how you look at it. A lot of it is attitude. - Sarah L. Delany”

Life Attitude Strength Resilience Keep Trying How You Look At Life Centenarian Making Best Of Life Make Life Sweet

Book:On My Own at 107: Reflections on Life Without Bessie

Source: On My Own at 107: Reflections on Life Without Bessie

“Spirituality is developing much more trust, believe and faith in your own strength than in your own weakness.”

Spirituality Strength Weakness Strength And Weakness Strength Of Spirit Trust Believe And Faith

Book:Enlightenment Step by Step

Source: Enlightenment Step by Step

“Find your strength in flexibility”

Strength Flexibility Strength Quotes

Book:Little Lovely Things

Source: Little Lovely Things

“No matter what life dishes out to you, if somebody loves you and cares about you, and you know it, then you can handle things. But if you don't feel like you have someone to care about you it's very difficult to handle life.”

Love Inspiration Care Friendship Strength

Author:Barbara Mandrell

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