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Never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.
Sep 17, 2025
Never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.
Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never -- in nothing, great or small, large or petty -- never give in, except to convictions of honor and good sense.
He that struggles with us strengthens our nerves, and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper.
When adversity strikes, that's when you have to be the most calm. Take a step back, stay strong, stay grounded and press on.
Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.
He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.
I love those who can smile in trouble.
The turning point in the process of growing up is when you discover the core of strength within you that survives all hurt.
Anyone can give up; it is the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone would expect you to fall apart, now that is true strength.
The depth and strength of a human character are defined by its moral reserves. People reveal themselves completely only when they are thrown out of the customary conditions of their life, for only then do they have to fall back on their reserves.
I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.
It is the business of little minds to shrink.
Depth and strength of a human character are defined by its moral reserves.
People reveal themselves completely only when they are thrown out of the customary conditions of their life.
You don't develop courage by being happy in your relationships everyday. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity.
It's the easiest thing in the world for a man to deceive himself.
Only one feat is possible: not to have run away.
I learned there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some from behind.
The soul would have no rainbow had the eyes no tears.
Where there is no struggle, there is no strength.
The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places.
A problem is a chance for you to do your best.
Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.
An Airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.
Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them.
Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven't half the strength you think they have.
Just put one foot in front of the other.
If you're going through hell, keep going.
Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.
Life is truly known only to those who suffer, lose, endure adversity and stumble from defeat to defeat.
Fire is the test of gold; adversity, of strong men.
He knows not his own strength who hath not met adversity.
One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.
I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship.
When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.
The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.
A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!
Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet.
Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.
If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it.
If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.
Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.
Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
When you look fear in the face, you are able to say to yourself, 'I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.'
If you find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere.
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