"Fortitude: That quality of mind which does..." - Quote by Elbert Hubbard
Fortitude: That quality of mind which does not care what happens so long as it does not happen to us.
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“The finest flowers are those transplanted, for transplanting means difficulty, a readjusting to new conditions, and through the effort put forth to find adjustment does the plant progress.”
“The man who craves disciples and wants followers is always more or less of a charlatan. The man of genuine worth and insight wants to be himself; and he wants others to be themselves, also.”
“The final proof of greatness lies in being able to endure contumely without resentment.”
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“I try to view the challenges in my life not as annoyances, but as confirmations of fortitude.”
“Say what you will of fortitude, but show me the man who can patiently endure the laughter of fools when they have obtained an advantage over him. 'Tis only when their nonsense is without foundation that one can suffer it without complaint.”
“We began a contest for liberty ill provided with the means for the war, relying on our patriotism to supply the deficiency. We expected to encounter many wants and distressed we must bear the present evils and fortitude”
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“We reject segregation even more militantly than you say you do! We want separation, which is not the same! The Honorable Elijah Muhammad teaches us that segregation is when your life and liberty are controlled, regulated, by someone else. To segregate means to control. Segregation is that which is forced upon inferiors by superiors. But separation is that which is done voluntarily, by two equals - for the good of both!”
“I define science fiction as the art of the possible. Fantasy is the art of the impossible.”
“Rightly defined philosophy is simply the love of wisdom.”