Jason Reynolds Quotes

It is only necessary to have courage, for strength without self-confidence is useless.

Strength is leading when you just don't want to lead.

Our ability to handle life's challenges is a measure of our strength of character.

There is little that can withstand a man who can conquer himself.

The secret of power is will.

I'm a strong-minded fighter.

I'm always strong. I'm tough.

Inner strength is very important.

When you are required to exhibit strength, it comes.

Victory in physical battles requires strength, muscles, and skill; but the fight is never tougher and victory is never sweeter than in the battles over self.

Curiosity, rationalization, and laziness are no match against courage, self-control, and mental toughness.

Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.

To achieve the mood of a warrior is not a simple matter. It is a revolution. To regard the lion and the water rats and our fellow men as equals is a magnificent act of a warrior's spirit. It takes power to do that.

Fortitude is the marshal of thought, the armor of the will, and the fort of reason.

I want to exude strength and intelligence.

The test of character is having the ability to meet challenges.

Virtue is a positive quality developed by taking a firm stand for the right in temptation, or by the suffering endured in consequence of wrongdoing.

Values are principles and ideas that bring meaning to the seemingly mundane experience of life. A meaningful life that ultimately brings happiness and pride requires you to respond to temptations as well as challenges with honor, dignity, and courage.

Do you really think it is weakness that yields to temptation? I tell you that there are terrible temptations which it requires strength, strength and courage to yield to.

I once wrote a book on courage and what made people courageous. I found it was a strength of belief matched by a strength of willpower.

You don't have to be a scared person. I've had so many tragedies. I've managed to withstand things that you may think you cannot tolerate. But I have the strength.

Weak character will neutralize all of the other possible good qualities a person might possess.

Some folks hesitate to seize additional strength because they think it wrong or dangerous to be a powerful individual. Somehow they have acquired the false notion that tyranny or dictatorship or cruelty are the outcomes of a powerful personality. These characteristics are not power. They are weaknesses disguised as power.

When push comes to shove, I'm a fighter, and I'm going to force someone to fight. It takes a lot of technique, it takes a lot of skill, but to take that, and make something of it, it's a lot of heart and a lot of determination, and that's something I have. That's who I am.

I think the inner strength that I have helps me stay calm.