The strongest man in the world is he who stands most alone.

Henrik Ibsen · An Enemy of the People (1882), act V

I believe that first and foremost I am an individual, just as much as you are.

Henrik Ibsen · The source reads: “Helmer: First and foremost, you are a wife and mother. Nora: That I don't believe any more. I believe that first and foremost I am an individual, just as much as you are.” · A Doll's House (1879), act III, Nora to Helmer

You should never wear your best trousers when you go out to fight for freedom and truth.

Henrik Ibsen · An Enemy of the People (1882), act V

Oh courage… oh yes! If only one had that… Then life might be livable, in spite of everything.

Henrik Ibsen · Hedda Gabler (1890), act II

More Strength Quotes

Quit you like men, be strong.

The Bible · 1 Corinthians 16:13

I am convinced that there is nothing they admire so much as strength, and there is nothing for which they have less respect than weakness, especially military weakness.

Winston Churchill · Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri, 5 March 1946

Let patience have her perfect work.

The Bible · James 1:4

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“The strongest man in the world is he who stands most alone.”

“I believe that first and foremost I am an individual, just as much as you are.”

“You should never wear your best trousers when you go out to fight for freedom and truth.”

“Oh courage… oh yes! If only one had that… Then life might be livable, in spite of everything.”

“Quit you like men, be strong.”

“I am convinced that there is nothing they admire so much as strength, and there is nothing for which they have less respect than weakness, especially military weakness.”

“Let patience have her perfect work.”