Quotes about Self-reliance

Let not him who is houseless pull down the house of another, but let him work diligently and build one for himself, thus by example assuring that his own shall be safe from violence when built.

Avoid popularity if you would have peace

The gods help them that help themselves.

Hope not to succeed in borrowed plumes.

But the false serpent persuaded Adam that he must still do something to become like God: he must achieve that likeness by deciding and acting for himself...He wanted instead to unravel the mystery of his being for himself, to make himself what God had already made him. That was the Fall of man.

I can't tell anybody else how to run their life or their business, but I really believe I've got a good bead on myself.

I do remember how it was to be poor. I do remember that in my early years, we had to grow and raise all of our food, even our animals. And I remember in my early life, we didn't even have electricity. So it was very, very hard times then.

There is only one person responsible for the quality of life you live and that person is you.

Forbid a man to think for himself or to act for himself and you may add the joy of piracy and the zest of smuggling to his life.

We must look for ways to be an active force in our own lives. We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance and truly begin to live our dreams.

You and only you are responsible for your life choices and decisions.

For if all the men in the world looked upon you as more happy than themselves, then you would be contented. Oh, do not let your happiness depend upon the fancies of other men.