The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the weak, became a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong.
A strong mind always hopes, and has always cause to hope.
We observe with confidence that the truly strong mind, view it as intellect or morality, or under any other aspect, is nowise the mind acquainted with its strength; that here the sign of health is unconsciousness.
If the body be feeble, the mind will not be strong.
A strong body makes the mind strong.
A man’s moral sense must be unusually strong if slavery does not make him a thief.
Not less than two hours a day should be devoted to exercise, and the weather shall be little regarded. If the body is feeble, the mind will not be strong.
Merchants have no country. The mere spot they stand on does not constitute so strong an attachment as that from which they draw their gains.
When the subject is strong, simplicity is the only way to treat it.
The general desire of men to live by their heads rather than their hands, and the strong allurements of great cities to those who have any turn for dissipation, threaten to make them here, as in Europe, the sinks of voluntary misery.
The sickly, weakly, timid man fears the people, and is a Tory by nature. The healthy, strong and bold cherishes them, and is formed a Whig by nature.
When we are strong, we are always much greater than the things that happen to us.
The balance of power is the scale of peace. The same balance would be preserved were all the world not destitute of arms, for all would be alike; but since some will not, others dare not lay them aside... Horrid mischief would ensue were one half the world deprived of the use of them... the weak will become prey to the strong.
With a strong testimony of the Savior and His restored gospel, you have limitless opportunities to shine.
Look to the lighthouse of the Lord. There is no fog so dense, no night so dark, no gale so strong, no mariner so lost but what its beacon light can rescue.
Do countries with strong gun control laws have lower murder rates? Only if you cherry-pick the data.
Women can say anything they want to men, or blacks to whites, with impunity. But strong words in the other direction can bring down on students the wrath of the campus thought police – as well as punishments that can extend to suspension or expulsion.
We must have a strong inner life of fellowship and intimacy with Jesus if we are going to have a strong outer life of ministry.
Christianity is not just for the strong; it’s for everyone.
Those who understand the gospel cannot possibly look down on anyone, since they were saved by sheer grace, not by their perfect doctrine or strong moral character.