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The reserves you didn't know you had — on finding steadiness beneath the surface.
“He who reigns within himself, rules passions, desires, fears, is more than a king.
“The only thing to do is write. And endure.
“Fear is inevitable. I have to accept that, but I cannot allow it to paralyze me.
“I would rather die free than live as a slave.
“Even in suffering, there was dignity; a quiet, unyielding strength.
“We didn’t know we were survivors. We just survived.
“I was the conductor of the Underground Railroad for eight years, and I never ran my train off the track.
“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.
“My struggles made me stronger, made me who I am. I wouldn't change anything.
“It is in the nature of a king to be attacked. But it is in the nature of the lion to endure.
“As a solid rock is unshaken by wind, so the wise are unshaken by praise or blame.
“Patience is the foundation of all endeavors, and success its crown.
“Tree of hope, stand firm.
“I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear.
“Guerrilla warfare requires patience, resilience, and the support of the people.
“A woman who has children is not afraid of death.
“It is not death or pain that is to be feared, but the fear of death or pain.
“I always say, 'Stay true to yourself,' and that's what I did.
“Suffering often makes a person stronger, if they do not break.
“It always seems impossible until it's done.