Glynis Johns Quotes

I don't need government to be successful.

I'll always continue to work. I've never much depended on anyone but myself, as far as that goes.

Some people are used to having things done for them by her parents, I am not. I can do it myself.

I developed a sense of maturity when it comes to being dependent upon other people. I don't feel anyone really truly wants me to win more than I do.

I always knew there wasn't going to be anybody to help me and emotionally support me, that whatever I did I'd have to do on my own.

The best recommendation I can have is my own talents, and the fruits of my own labors, and what others will not do for me, I will try and do for myself.

No, I think it taught me to be independent and never expect a handout and never wait for anybody to hand you anything in any aspect of my life.

I believe that if you don't want to do anything, then sit there and don't do it, but don't expect people to hand you a corn beef sandwich and wash your socks for you and unzip your fly for you.

I learned not to depend on other people. I needed support, but it's you who has to go out and deliver.

Carefully avoid all undertakings which depends on others; but let him eagerly pursue that which depends on himself.

Being self-made means doing things your own way - and doing it without any handouts.

I had to work on my own to establish myself.

I moved from Stockholm to London, and I didn't want to work with my parents or have them help me in any way, I think just to prove to myself that I have my own talent.

I never hitched my wagon to anyone, so what I achieved over the years was done with only my results on the field.

One thing that was drummed into me when I was younger is that you have to make your own way in life, that you mustn't expect anyone else to support you.

I like track and field for the simple reason that I determine my own outcome. I don't rely on my coach or the president or the CEO making a decision. I'm kind of like the CEO of my own corporation.

I don't like asking people for things, so if I can do it myself, that's the mindset I have. My dad is very much a do-it-yourself kind of person, so I had a strong sense of independence.

It is a wretched thing to rest upon the fame of others, lest, the supporting pillar being removed, the superstructure should collapse in ruin.

I can tell you one thing. I've done this my way. I don't have anybody to blame for this win but me, and I love it.

Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.

There is an inverse relationship between reliance on the state and self-reliance.

Mama was a country woman with a whole lot of common sense. She understood what most of our neighbors didn't - that I shouldn't grow dependent on anyone except myself. 'One of these days, I ain't gonna be here,' she kept hammering inside my head.

I always knew that I would have to make it on my own somehow.

If someone else isn't making it happen for you, make it happen yourself.

What a child can do in cooperation today, he can do alone tomorrow.