William J. H. Boetcker Quotes

Scouting teaches a boy to take care of himself and stand on his own two feet.

Grow up and let anyone try to contend with the adult you.

Not to be cheered by praise, not to be grieved by blame, but to know thoroughly ones own virtues or powers are the characteristics of an excellent man.

I better know how to take care of myself.

I have an interesting life, and I'm strong.

I used to think I needed a man to define myself. Not any more.

I don't lack confidence. I don't sweat. I don't want to get too Zen on you, but I have to run my own race.

I was raised to be an independent woman, not the victim of anything.

I wanted to be an independent woman, a woman who could pay for her bills, a woman who could run her own life - and I became that woman.

I grew up with just my mom. She and I were like best friends. She's a very independent woman and I admire that about her. In my life, I've tried to be like that. To be okay with being on my own and being independent.

The big things I've had are things I bought myself.

Self-actualized people are independent of the good opinion of others.

No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings.

All I need is my brains, my eyes and my personality, for better or for worse.

I like being a strong, independent woman, and to be honest, I was never afraid to be on my own.

A truly strong person does not need the approval of others any more than a lion needs the approval of sheep.

I was always very independent and looked out for myself. I think that ability really helped me in later years both in sports and in theatre.

I want my girls to be strong and self-sufficient.

Do we not realize that self respect comes with self reliance?

Power won't change me.

I learned not to care what other people think.

Student life taught me a lesson - never bow down your head. Be straightforward and bold in whatever you do.

I had to go off to do my own thing, to get my confidence as a writer, and a performer.

It was important to me and, I think, important to my parents that I be on my own and figure things out on my own and kind of forge my own path, and I'm really grateful for that.

I was ironing my own clothes when I was 11 years old. My mental strength goes back to those days.