Thomas Jefferson Quotes

When it's all said and done, you may go through the fire, through the flood, through the famine, but you'll come out standing strong.

The strongest oak of the forest is not the one that is protected from the storm and hidden from the sun. It’s the one that stands in the open where it is compelled to struggle for its existence against the winds and rains and the scorching sun.

Life asks not merely what you can do; it asks how much can you endure and not be spoiled.

Tough times don't last, but tough people do. And I've been through some tough times, and I know a lot of people can recall tough times, and maybe are going through some tough times right now, but they don't last.

I've gone through my trials and tribulations, and sure, it's gotten bumpy and all that, but I'm here. OK?

Tough times don't last. Tough people do. I preach that, and I guess you have to live to it.

No matter how hard it rains, withstand the pain.

If we didn't struggle through some things, we would never develop the strength and stamina we need to survive in this world.

Wow, you survived a blackout. You're made of stronger stuff than ice cream.

I've been screwed and sued and tattooed, and I'm still standin' here in front of you.

Life is very hard. The only people who really live are those who are harder than life itself.

Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place and I don't care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done!

We faced it and did not resist. The storm passed through us and around us. It's gone, but we remain.

My father left me with a saying that I've carried my entire life and tried to pass on to our kids: 'Tough times don't last, tough people do,'

Those that weather the storm are the great ones.

I have a different kind of experience than other girls had. I've had to face a lot of different styles and adjust to them. I had to face a lot of bad situations and come back. I've had to fight with my eyes swollen shut and my nose broken and bloody.

Through these adversities, Israel has endured with continued strength, conviction, and faith.

I've always believed in survival.

We all survive more than we think we can.

Persevere and preserve yourselves for better circumstances.

If you're actually talking to someone who's been through a disastrous number of years, that only means one thing: They survived it.

No matter how bad things get you got to go on living, even if it kills you.

How can they beat me? I've been struck by lightning, had two back operations, and been divorced twice.

I survived because I was tougher than anybody else.

Every calamity is to be overcome by endurance.