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And, weaponless himself,
Made arms ridiculous.
And, weaponless himself,
Made arms ridiculous.
Don't expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong.
Don't expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong.
Whatever does not destroy me makes me stronger.
Whatever does not destroy me makes me stronger.
A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.
A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.
I wish to preach not the doctrine of ignoble ease, but the doctrine of strenuous life.
I wish to preach not the doctrine of ignoble ease, but the doctrine of strenuous life.
O, it is excellent to have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous to use it like a giant.
O, it is excellent to have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous to use it like a giant.
The least strength suffices to break what is bruised.
[Lat., Minimae vires frangere quassa valent.]
The least strength suffices to break what is bruised.
[Lat., Minimae vires frangere quassa valent.]
Some of us think holding on makes us strong; but sometimes it is letting go.
Some of us think holding on makes us strong; but sometimes it is letting go.
Strength of character may be learned at work, but beauty of character is learned at home.
Strength of character may be learned at work, but beauty of character is learned at home.
