852 Quotes About Resilience

the more diverse is more resilient and capable to survive.

Resilience, in my experience, was seldom the reason to do anything. It was only ever stated as a goal after some action that required it had occurred or been committed to. Pg 220

Ultima said to take life's experiences and build strength from them, not weakness.

I had roots, too, but not like that. I could be carefully dug up, and shaken loose, and transplanted into a king's castle, or a tower built of marble—unhappily, perhaps, but I could survive.

If nothing else, Judaism had taught her to keep running, no matter who tried to hold her hostage. It had taught her to create her own opportunities, to turn rock into water and water to blood. It had taught her that such things were possible.

Sul mio cuore ci sono cicatrici altrettanto spesse e deturpanti di quelle che ho in viso. So che ci sono. Spero che resti un po’ di tessuto integro, una chiazza attraverso la quale l’amore possa penetrare e defluire. Lo spero.

Ours is essentially a tragic age, so we refuse to take it tragically. The cataclysm has happened, we are among the ruins, we start to build up new little habitats, to have new little hopes. It is rather hard work: there is no smooth road into the future: but we go round, or scramble over the obstacles. We've got to live, no matter how many skies have fallen.

We’re becoming impatient and lazy and we’re allowing this to shape our approach to our relationships. But successful relationships aren’t handed over on a plate, or downloaded at the click of a button, or ours in twenty-four hours for just £9.99 extra. Relationships are up there with food, water, clothing and shelter and you can’t just buy them or trade them in for an upgrade.

If our past had been what we wanted it to be, we wouldn't be the women we are proud to be today.