Quotes by Weakness The martyrs shook the powers of darkness with the irresistible power of weakness. John Milton martyrweaknessdarkness To be weak is miserable, Doing or suffering. John Milton miserableweaknesssuffering Great leaders are not defined by the absence of weakness, but rather by the presence of clear strengths. John Peter Zenger weaknessvisionleadership The mortal race is far too weak not to grow dizzy on unwonted brights. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe dizzyweaknessrace She needs to seem tough, and whatever Hillary's weaknesses, tough is a pretty good word to describe her. John Podhoretz weaknessbeautyneeds Planning is really the hallmark of any large military formation, and it's typically a weakness in new formations and new armies. John R. Allen weaknessarmymilitary "Akrasia" [weakness of will] in rational beings is as common as wine in France. John Searle franceweaknesswine The suffering of sickness and the suffering of persecution have this in common: they are both intended by Satan for the destruction of our faith, and governed by God for the purifying of our faith... Christ sovereignly accomplishes His loving, purifying purpose, by overruling Satan's destructive attempts. Satan is always aiming to destroy our faith; but Christ magnifies His power in weakness. John Piper weaknesspurposesuffering Our foibles are really what make us lovable. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe foibleslovableweakness There are people who pay attention to the weaknesses of their friends; that is to no avail. I have always closely watched and profited from the strengths of my adversaries. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe weaknesspaypeople When (an advocate) is not thoroughly acquainted with the real strength and weakness of his cause, he knows not where to choose the most impressive argument. When the mark is shrouded in obscurity, the only substitute for accuracy in the aim is in the multitude of the shafts. John Quincy Adams obscurityweaknessreal Let our weakness be what it will, mankind will still be weaker; and whilst there is a world, 'tis woman that will govern it. John Vanbrugh womenweaknessworld If there is one path above all others to war, it is the path of weakness and disunity. John F. Kennedy weaknesspathwar Nothing is here for tears, nothing to wail Or knock the breast, no weakness, no contempt, Dispraise, or blame,-nothing but well and fair, And what may quiet us in a death so noble. John Milton weaknessnobletears Nature reacts not only to physical disease, but also to moral weakness; when the danger increases; she gives us greater courage Johann Wolfgang von Goethe weaknessnaturegiving As long as you feel your own weakness and helplessness, you will find help from above. John Wesley weaknesshelpinglong You are certainly wrong to compare suicide ... with great accomplishments, since it cannot be considered as anything but a weakness. After all, it is easier to die than to endure a harrowing life with fortitude. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe weaknessaccomplishmentsuicide The mortal race is far too weak not to grow dizzy on unwonted brights. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe dizzyweaknessrace The world is full of vulgar Purists, who bring discredit on all selection by the silliness of their choice; and this the more, because the very becoming a Purist is commonly indicative of some slight degree of weakness, readiness to be offended, or narrowness of understanding of the ends of things. John Ruskin weaknessunderstandingchoices If you are a bad putter, you will not make a putt. If you have a tendency to chili-dip wedges, you'll be chili-dipping them all over the place for sure. Whatever your weakness, it will come up in spades during the Ryder Cup. Johnny Miller dipcupsweakness«2526272829303132333435»
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