Our country is great because it is built on principles of self-reliance, opportunity, innovation, and compassion for others. — Ronald Reagan Copy Share Image
One has to discover everything for oneself. And get over it all alone. — Tove Jansson 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
Just keep moving forward, and don't worry about what anybody thinks. Do what you have to do, for you. — Anonymous 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
The great test of life is to see whether we will hearken to and obey God's commands in the midst of the… — Henry B. Eyring Copy Share Image
“I can take care of myself,” I said hotly. “Darlin, you don't even know how to pleasure yourself.” — Nenia Campbell Copy Share Image
You need to make yourself happy before you try to make others happy. Put yourself first, & do what you have to… — Nishan Panwar Copy Share Image
These are the voices which we hear in solitude, but they grow faint and inaudible as we enter into the world. Society… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
Instead forming an opinion about yourself based on others views, emphasize your strengths and Give yourself credit for everything you try. — Senora Roy Copy Share Image
“With great enthusiasm and determination you will master the art in your field.” — Lailah Gifty Akita Copy Share Image
We love it because it is self dependent, self derived, and therefore of an old immaculate pedigree, even if shown in a… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
The health of our republic depends on shared principles like the First Amendment, but it is also built on the Teddy Roosevelt-like… — Ben Sasse Copy Share Image
Many more people could ride out the storm-tossed waves in their economic lives if they had their year's supply of food…and were… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
We commonly do not remember that it is, after all, always the first person that is speaking. — Henry David Thoreau Copy Share Image
“You cannot build character and courage by taking away people's initiative and independence” — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
All the advice in the world will never help you until you help yourself. — Anurag Prakash Ray Copy Share Image
The idea of self-reliance is important to me, and that is echoed, in my way of thinking, by a conservative approach to… — Kelsey Grammer Copy Share Image
You can't always take matters into your own hands when you are going through a struggle in life. Sometimes you have to… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The only person who is going to give you security and the life you want is you. — Robert Kiyosaki Copy Share Image
Running is the classical road to self-consciousness, self-awareness, and self-reliance. — Noel Carroll Copy Share Image