Strength Quotes
Not just muscle and might, but the inner resolve that carries people through impossible situations.
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"The officer who cannot adapt is like a statue—impressive but utterly useless."Alfred von Schlieffen
"The most dangerous general is one who has never experienced defeat."Alfred von Schlieffen
"To move an army is to move a vast body of interconnected parts; break one link and all suffer."Alfred von Schlieffen
"The greatest fortress is not built of stone but of the unwavering will of those who defend it."Alfred von Schlieffen
"A nation's true strength is measured not by the size of its army but by the quality of its youth."Alfred von Schlieffen
"The measure of preparedness is not what you have but what you can do without it."Alfred von Schlieffen
"I am convinced that nothing but a degree of feeling, determination, and courage will carry a man through the world."Arthur Wellesley
"A great nation is not conquered; it conquers itself."Arthur Wellesley
"Strength comes from a sense of duty and purpose."Arthur Wellesley
"The defensive form of warfare is intrinsically stronger than the offensive."Helmuth von Moltke
"The true strength lies in knowing when not to fight."Helmuth von Moltke
"The strongest wall is built not of stone, but of resolve."Helmuth von Moltke
"The greatest strength is knowing when to bend without breaking."Helmuth von Moltke
"The strength of an army lies in its unity, not its numbers."Helmuth von Moltke
"A great man is made by the circumstances in which he finds himself."Napoléon III
"The strength of an army lies not in numbers, but in character."Napoléon III
"The triumph of the will over circumstance is the mark of true greatness."Napoléon III
"A nation is only as strong as the character of its people."Robert E. Lee
"The strength of a chain is determined by its weakest link."Robert E. Lee
"True strength knows when to be gentle."Robert E. Lee
"I prefer a man with courage and determination to one with genius and weakness."William Tecumseh Sherman
"The strength of a nation is determined by the character of its people."William Tecumseh Sherman
"A soldier's heart is his most valuable possession."William Tecumseh Sherman
"I have been a soldier all my life. I have known what it is to be hungry and cold."Ulysses S. Grant
"The strength of a nation lies in the character of its people."Ulysses S. Grant
"My mind to me a kingdom is."Horatio Nelson
"I am resolved to bear up and to persevere to the utmost."Horatio Nelson
"The possession of a great army is a guarantee of success."Horatio Nelson
"The enemy that never was beaten in the open field."Horatio Nelson
"Strength of character exceeds strength of arms."Robert E. Lee