Even as we enumerate their shortcomings, the rigor of raising children ourselves makes clear to us our mothers' incredible strength. We fear both. If they are not strong, who will protect us? If they are not imperfect, how can we equal them?

Women's strong qualities have become despised because of their weakness. The obvious remedy is to create a feminine character with all the strength of Superman plus all the allure of a good and beautiful woman.

Although housing sales and starts have cooled to more typical levels, the housing market remains strong and sound. Without the expansion of homeownership and the strength of our housing market, our nation would not have the economic growth we are experiencing today.

I always try to see the good in everything, and that gives me strength. Even when I lost in the London Olympics quarterfinals, I said to myself, 'Don't lose heart, God has his own plans.' Actually, life just goes on; you have to accept whatever challenge you face and become stronger.

Early childhood education remains one of the strongest investments we can make in the long-term success of our students and the long-term economic strength of our communities.

I never won anything by myself. I was always strong because of help that gave me extra strength to win.

My mother is a strong woman. Her strength comes from being tested by life's unpredictability. It comes from soldiering on for her children, even when she might rather have given up. I know it hasn't always come easily, but I also know it's her greatest gift.

There is an invisible strength within us; when it recognizes two opposing objects of desire, it grows stronger.

A strong economy is the source of national strength.

Being glamorous is about strength and confidence. It's black and white - dramatic. You have to be strong.

Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause.

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

What is important is to believe in something so strongly that you're never discouraged.

I learned that it is the weak who are cruel, and that gentleness is to be expected only from the strong.

What is exciting is not for one person to be stronger than the other... but for two people to have met their match and yet they are equally as stubborn, as obstinate, as passionate, as crazy as the other.

Too often the strong, silent man is silent only because he does not know what to say, and is reputed strong only because he has remained silent.

I think scars are like battle wounds - beautiful, in a way. They show what you've been through and how strong you are for coming out of it.

Don't expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong.

Confession of errors is like a broom which sweeps away the dirt and leaves the surface brighter and clearer. I feel stronger for confession.

Perhaps I am stronger than I think.

A strong woman is a woman determined to do something others are determined not be done.

He who conquers others is strong; He who conquers himself is mighty.

Nobody picks on a strong man.

Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragements, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak.