701 private quotes tagged strength

“My mother was the dearest, sweetest angel. She didn't talk she sang. She was a tower of strength.” — Jayne Meadows

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“Use gentle means before you come to extremity, and whatever lesson you work him, and never take above half his strength, nor ride him till he is weary, but a little at a time and often.” — William Cavendish

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“Senator Douglas was very small, not over four and a half feet height, and there was a noticeable disproportion between the long trunk of his body and his short legs. His chest was broad and indicated great strength of lungs.” — Henry Villard

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“Productive power is the foundation of a country's economic strength.” — Stafford Cripps

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“I admire President Chavez for his strength to resist the United States. Instead, Bush is waging a war of terrorism against the world.” — Cindy Sheehan

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“Rag paper, containing hemp fiber, is the highest quality and longest lasting paper ever made. It can be torn when wet, but returns to its full strength when dry.” — Jack Herer

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“I worshipped dead men for their strength, forgetting I was strong.” — Vita Sackville-West

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“One of the things that's beautiful about New Orleans is how culturally rich we are and how well we have worked together. People call us a gumbo. It's really important that we get focused on the very simple notion that diversity is a strength, it's not a weakness.” — Mitch Landrieu

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“The great and admirable strength of America consists in this, that America is truly the American people.” — Jacques Maritain

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“The people I used to have around me from Nashville was showing love to the Cash Money clique on the strength of Buck trying to make it making sure Buck gets to where he gots to go.” — Young Buck

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“I came from Long Island, so I had a lot of experience at the stick. I played in junior high school, then I played in high school. The technical aspect of the game was my forte. I had all that experience, then I had strength and I was in good condition.” — Jim Brown

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“As I've often said, Wisconsin's greatest strength continues to be the dedicated, hardworking people of our state. They go to work everyday, pay their taxes, and raise their kids with good, Midwestern values.” — Jim Doyle

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“I hope to devote all of my spare time, which ordinarily would go to research, my summers, and every ounce of strength I can muster to further the project.” — Louis Finkelstein

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“I was vegetarian for a long time, and in the last four years I started eating chicken and fish. I feel like it really built up my strength a lot.” — Laura Wilkinson

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“If this war is not fought with the greatest brutality against the bands both in the East and in the Balkans then in the foreseeable future the strength at our disposal will not be sufficient to be able to master this plague.” — Wilhelm Keitel

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“The thing with me. I can't stick musicians. I've thought about this. I can't stand them, and being stuck in a studio with them I think that's my strength I can hear what they can't.” — Mark E. Smith

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“Good composition is like a suspension bridge - each line adds strength and takes none away.” — Robert Henri

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“My strength was that I am more balanced and calmer than most other riders.” — Miguel Indurain

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“The future belongs to us, because we have taken charge of it. We have the commitment, we have the resourcefulness, and we have the strength of our people to share the dream across Africa of clean water for all.” — Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

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“It is impossible for our working people to maintain their full strength if they do not succeed in obtaining a sufficient supply of fat, allotted to them on a proper basis.” — Paul von Hindenburg

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“So much research has been done showing that the woman is the most vulnerable but also the biggest strength leading to economic progress.” — Sri Mulyani Indrawati

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“Especially with the signing of riders with climbing abilities and the new arrival of Tyler Hamilton, who has the strength and ability to become a great leader for the big tours. All in all, I feel this is a very complete team.” — Laurent Jalabert

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“Where do you find the strength to brave a barrage of enemy fire and to bring your wounded friends to safety at great risk to your own life? Conviction.” — Guy Verhofstadt

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“Blind and unwavering undisciplined at all times constitutes the real strength of all free men.” — Alfred Jarry

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“There are simply more young people than there ever were. You get this feeling of strength. Also, large numbers can be a drawback, making it difficult to lose one's anonymity.” — John Knowles

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