Strength Quotes

Not just muscle and might, but the inner resolve that carries people through impossible situations.

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"Strength without compassion is merely brutality in a fine coat."
Stephen Girard
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"The most powerful force in the world is the human spirit."
Stephen Girard
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"The strength of a nation lies in the character of its people."
William K. Vanderbilt
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"The strength of character is demonstrated through consistent action."
William K. Vanderbilt
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"One must be willing to take responsibility for one's actions."
William K. Vanderbilt
"The struggle for existence is the struggle for power."
Cornelius Vanderbilt II
"Competition brings out the best in men."
Cornelius Vanderbilt II
"A man's greatest asset is his character."
Cornelius Vanderbilt II
"A man's success is determined by his character."
Cornelius Vanderbilt II
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"The greatest strength lies in admitting our weakness."
Mark Hopkins
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"The strength of character is tested in moments of temptation."
Mark Hopkins
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"Strength is gentle when truly confident in itself."
Mark Hopkins
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"Strength is not the absence of struggle, but persistence through it."
William Astor
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"Strength grows in the spaces where we choose not to break."
William Astor
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"I believe in the power of organized effort to accomplish great things"
Leland Stanford
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"I believe that a man's worth is measured by his contributions to society"
Leland Stanford
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"The strength of a nation lies in the character of its people"
Leland Stanford
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"The strength of America lies in its diversity and its ability to unite"
Leland Stanford
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"A man must have the strength to stand alone if necessary for his principles"
Leland Stanford
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"I have learned that true power comes from serving others well"
Leland Stanford
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"I believe in the power of human will when directed toward a worthy purpose."
Collis P. Huntington
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"The strength of a company lies not in its capital, but in the quality of its people."
Collis P. Huntington
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"I believed that the only true security comes from creating irreplaceable value."
Collis P. Huntington
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"The strongest man is he who can admit his weaknesses."
John Jacob Astor
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"The most dangerous man is the one who has nothing left to lose but everything to gain."
John Jacob Astor
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"The strength to endure is greater than the strength to conquer."
John Jacob Astor
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"The ocean taught me that even the strongest currents can be navigated with skill."
Stephen Girard
"Adversity reveals the true character of a man."
Cornelius Vanderbilt II
"The strength of a man lies not in his muscles, but in his convictions."
Cornelius Vanderbilt II
"The true test of character comes in times of adversity."
Cornelius Vanderbilt II