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Quotes about Strain

The basic reason why erotic experiences outside of marriage create psychological strain is because the void between spirit and flesh is more closely felt.
- Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
It is a foolish woman who expects her husband to be to her that which only Jesus Christ Himself can be: always ready to forgive, totally understanding, unendingly patient, invariably tender and loving, unfailing in every area, anticipating every need, and making more than adequate provision. Such expectations put a man under an impossible strain
- Ruth Bell Graham
A momentary psychotic break," I'd said. "The strain of being in a strange and debilitating environment, such as Canada, can have that effect.
- Margaret Atwood
Exercise is labor without weariness.
- Samuel Johnson
A criminal strain ran in his blood, which, instead of being modified, was increased and rendered infinitely more dangerous by his extraordinary mental powers.
- Arthur Conan Doyle
The strain of life is what builds our strength. If there is no strain, there will be no strength.
- Oswald Chambers