Nature suffers nothing to remain in her kingdom which cannot help itself. — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
My father's example taught me self-reliance, to make my own luck, and to work to make things happen. — Neil Oliver Copy Share Image
After chiding the theologian for his reliance on myth and miracle, science found itself in the unenviable position of having to create… — Loren Eiseley Copy Share Image
The most dangerous thing in the world is the sin of self-reliance and the stupor of worldliness. — John Piper Copy Share Image
There are no fixtures in nature. The universe is fluid and volatile. Permanence is but a word of degrees. — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
He cumbers himself never about consequences, about interests; he gives an independent, genuine verdict. You must court him: he does not court… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
Let me tell you what I think of bicycling. I think it has done more to emancipate women than anything else in… — Susan B. Anthony Copy Share Image
Self-reliance can turn a salesman into a merchant; a politician into a statesman; an attorney into a jurist; an unknown youth into… — Newell Dwight Hillis Copy Share Image
Fear not little flock; do good; let earth and hell combine against you, for if ye are built upon my rock, they… — Dallin H. Oaks Copy Share Image
These are the voices which we hear in solitude, but they grow faint and inaudible as we enter into the world. — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
Self-reliance - that's a dirty word to Democrats. They want people to believe that self-reliance means you don't do anything with anybody.… — Rush Limbaugh Copy Share Image
A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines. With consistency a great soul… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
The poise of a plant, the bended tree recovering itself from the strong wind, the vital resources of every vegetable and animal,… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
The more government dependents, the more likely that democracy will become a conspiracy against self-reliance. — James Bovard Copy Share Image
If we live truly, we shall see truly. It is as easy for the strong man to be strong, as it is… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
I'm working with wind, solar, and biofuels companies as well as with organizations like ACORE [American Council On Renewable Energy], Growth Energy,… — Wesley K. Wark Copy Share Image
Our country is great because it is built on principles of self-reliance, opportunity, innovation, and compassion for others. — Ronald Reagan Copy Share Image
Beautiful credit! The foundation of modern society. Who shall say that this is not the golden age of mutual trust, of unlimited… — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
One has to discover everything for oneself. And get over it all alone. — Tove Jansson Copy Share Image
I supported Barack Obama originally. I supported him for reelection and the alternative of a Mitt Romney is very, very clear to… — Bernie Sanders Copy Share Image
When good is near you, when you have life in yourself, it is not by any known or accustomed way; you shall… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
If you will not have it thus: if in the pride of power, if in contempt of reason and reliance upon force,… — Jefferson Davis Copy Share Image
Crossing a bare common, in snow puddles at twilight, under a clouded sky, without having in my thoughts any occurrence of special… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
The goal that the Obama team has is to fundamentally replace the historic America of self reliance, independence, the work ethic, the… — Newt Gingrich Copy Share Image
I learned early that the richness of life is found in adventure. Adventure calls on all the faculties of mind and spirit.… — William O. Douglas Copy Share Image