"It takes more courage to reveal insecurities than to hide them, more strength to relate to people then to dominate them, more 'manhood' to abide by thought-out principles rather than blind reflex. Toughness is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles and an immature mind."

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Source : "Alex Karras obituary" by Michael Carlson, www.theguardian.com. October 11, 2012.

Alex Karras

#Strength Quotes #Success Quotes #Courage Quotes

“It is curious to observe the triumph of slight incidents over the mind; and what incredible weight they have in forming and governing our opinions, both of men and things, that trifles light as air shall waft a belief into the soul, and plant it so immovable within it, that Euclid's demonstrations, could they be brought to batter it in breach, should not all have power to overthrow it!”
“The care leadership strategy is simple: be a model. Commit yourself to your own personal mastery. Talking about personal mastery may open people's minds somewhat, but actions always speak louder than words. There is nothing more powerful you can do to encourage others in their quest for personal mastery than to be serious in your own quest.”
“Things do not get better by being left alone.”
“The funniest thing about comedy is that you never know why people laugh. I know what makes them laugh but trying to get your hands on the why of it is like trying to pick an eel out of a tub of water.”
“You have got to trust the signs. Everything will turn out fine”
“When a man turns his face to God he finds sunshine everywhere.”
“Everybody wants to be a bodybuilder, but don't nobody wanna lift no heavy ass weight.”

Source : "Ronnie Coleman: The Unbelievable!". DVD, 2005.
“When I am perfectly clear, what is is what I want.”

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