Quotes about Survival

Think of it: zillions and zillions of organisms running around, each under the hypnotic spell of a single truth, all these truths identical, and all logically incompatible with one another : 'My hereditary material is the most important material on earth; its survival justifies your frustration, pain, even death'. And you are one of those organisms, living your life in the thrall of a logical absurdity.

from natural selection's point of view, feelings would make great labels for thoughts, labels that say things like "high priority," "medium priority," "low priority.

In times of crisis, people reach for meaning. Meaning is strength. Our survival may depend on our seeking and finding it.

In terrible moments, in moments of revolution, of war or repression, of illness or death, people react with incredible strength.

If we didn't struggle through some things, we would never develop the strength and stamina we need to survive in this world.

I just pinch myself, because I think if theres anything I can be proud of, Ive survived success, which I think is difficult these days.

By any sane definition of success, if you wake up in a pool of blood and nobody has shot you, you are not successful.

Efficiency is the foundation for survival. Effectiveness is the foundation for success.

He still wanted to believe that people could survive their misfortunes. He believed that was all anyone had.

I wonder how a lioness will manage in a dovecote. Can you put away your teeth and claws?

Those lines in Gillian's face are the most beautiful part about her. They reveal what she's gone through and what she's survived and who exactly she is, deep inside.

life. She was only a girl and exhausted from her journey, but she would do as she must in order to survive.