Quotes about Self-reliance

A man's true state of power and riches is to be in himself.

Neglect of prayer is an effrontery to God, for by it we are saying that we have confidence in the flesh and can operate the spiritual life on a do-it-yourself basis.

Life can be a lot broader... when you realize one simple thing: And that is that everything around us that we call life was made up by people who were no smarter than you. And you can build your own life that other people can live in. So build a life. Don't live one. Build one. Find your opportunity, and always be sexy.

No matter who says what, you should accept it with a smile and do your own work.

The spinning wheel means national consciousness and a contribution by every individual to a definite constructive national work.

I dont work with collectives. I don't consult, i don't co-operate, I don't collaborate.

I have always been a firm believer in working hard for what is right and for making your own breaks if you want things to change.

And when a woman's will is as strong as the man's who wants to govern her, half her strength must be concealment.

I have found that hollow, which even I had relied on for solid.

What difference does it make to you what someone else becomes, or says, or does? You do not need to answer for others, only for yourself.

To regard anyone except yourself as responsible for your judgment is to be a slave, not a free man. It

if we lack resources within ourselves, we cease to grow intellectually, morally, and spiritually. And when we cease to grow, we begin to die.