“Women must convert their love for and reliance on strength and skill in others to a love for all manner of strength and skill in themselves”
“Tis skill, not strength, that governs a ship”
“If one abandons all other abilities and focuses his strength entirely on a single specialized skill, then he can overcome even the greatest of powers.”
“Brute strength is overrated. With the right skills, a does can defeat a lion.”
“... One that would have the fruit must climb the tree... Great hopes make great men... Tis skill, not strength, that governs a ship... All things are difficult before they are easy.... ”
“Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but by perseverance.”