Yasser Arafat Quotes

You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I'll rise

When things get you in the corner, and it feels like you can't go on, you can fight back. You're never out of the fight.

I just like to write stories about people who survive even very difficult, impossible things.

Out of resistance comes strength.

I have to laugh because despite the destruction, we cannot let 'them' steal our pleasure. That is always the theme of my performances: I'm here to thrive, not just to survive.

America is a country of fighters. People who fought their way in and then continued fighting.

We will not waver; we will not tire; we will not falter, and we will not fail. Peace and Freedom will prevail.

I like to see people who are survivors wearing my shoes. I am fascinated by people who can bounce back.

The depth of darkness to which you can descend and still live is an exact measure of the height to which you can aspire to reach.

I'm a survivor - a living example of what people can go through and survive.

Pessimism is a luxury that a Jew can never allow himself.

I've had some wins. And been knocked down with defeats. Glimpsed views from the top of the mountain. And walked through the darkest of valleys. But through this entire ride called 'a life' - I've refused to give up.

I'm not interested in playing the victim. I like stories about survivors.

We don't even know how strong we are until we are forced to bring that hidden strength forward. In times of tragedy, of war, of necessity, people do amazing things. The human capacity for survival and renewal is awesome.

I believe very deeply in the human spirit, and I have a sense of awe about it. I look around and ask, 'What makes the difference? What is it?' I've known people the world has thrown everything at - to discourage them, to kill them, to break their spirit. And yet something about them retains a dignity. They face life and they don't ask quarters.

Sometimes even to live is an act of courage.

Suffering makes a people greater, and we have suffered much. We had a message to give the world, but we were overwhelmed, and the message was cut off in the middle. In time there will be millions of us - becoming stronger and stronger - and we will complete the message.

Something called 'the Oklahoma Standard' became known throughout the world. It means resilience in the face of adversity. It means a strength and compassion that will not be defeated.

I'm always looking for a story of survival.

Cancer didn't bring me to my knees, it brought me to my feet.

We do not invest in victims, we invest in survivors.

If you're going to die, then die. If you're going to live, then fight.

Don't give up because of the dark days. Succeed in spite of them. The dark days make the bright days seem even brighter. So bright you can hardly stand it.

I see courage everywhere I go in Africa.

Man is not made for defeat.