Les Brown Quotes

Inner strength is very important.

Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.

Somehow I kept my head above water. I relied on the discipline, character, and strength that I had started to develop as that little girl in her first swimming pool.

My strength of character is a privilege. I can do anything to survive. I don't break easily.

I'm quite a strong person, and I've become even stronger.

I've been strong my whole entire life.

I'm always strong. I'm tough.

I'm a pretty strong person.

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

I've taken great pride in not being fragile.

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.

One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.

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

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

I suppose there is a lot of toughness in me.

The resistance that you fight physically in the gym and the resistance that you fight in life can only build a strong character.

Strength of will is the test of a young man's possibilities. Can he will strong enough and hold whatever he undertakes with an iron grip?

I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.

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

I've always been proud of the fact that I can hold it together and I rarely break. It's a point of pride for me.

Man never made any material as resilient as the human spirit.

Strength of character does not consist solely in having powerful feelings, but in maintaining one’s balance in spite of them

No man who has brought himself back from what might have been an entire life of invalidism to strength, and activity, physical and mental and spiritual can ever be accused of preaching or exemplifying a mollycoddle philosophy.

I see myself as a survivor, and I'm not ashamed to say I'm a survivor. To me, survivor implies strength, implies that I have been through something and I made it out the other side.

Having a superpower has nothing to do with the ability to fly or jump, or superhuman strength. The truest superpowers are the ones we all possess: willpower, integrity, and most importantly, courage.