Quotes & Sayings About Fighting Uphill Battles

Everyone has a spectrum of masculinity and femininity inside them. In every individual, a war of misogyny is raging. Every man is repressing and oppressing the femininity within themselves, raising up male values as governing values. Because that's what we've been taught to do, just as every woman has. Misogyny isn't just something that affects women. It affects men. — Antony Hegarty

My star was fading, I felt the reins slipping out of my grasp, and could do nothing to stop it. — Napoleon Bonaparte

So few women have any clear idea of the power their ordinary beauty holds over so many of us men. — Thomas Adcock

I will insist the Hebrews have [contributed] more to civilize men than any other nation. If I was an atheist and believed in blind eternal fate, I should still believe that fate had ordained the Jews to be the most essential instrument for civilizing the nations ... They are the most glorious nation that ever inhabited this Earth. The Romans and their empire were but a bubble in comparison to the Jews. They have given religion to three-quarters of the globe and have influenced the affairs of mankind more and more happily than any other nation, ancient or modern. — John Adams

I languish around in my life, never quite doing what I set out to do. I am tired of being a silver medalist, and tired of fighting uphill battles that I only sort of win. — Kim Gruenenfelder

Constant, gentle pressure is my preferred technique for leadership, guidance, and coaching. — Danny Meyer

When men destroy their old gods they will find new ones to take their place. — Pearl S. Buck

The presence of jihadis in Syria should be no surprise. — Elliott Abrams

I hadn't talked to myself in a while, but then again, I was all alone. I was my only true supporter. And loneliness is a bitch. — Stevie J. Cole

Hosts of merchants encumber the cities, and the streets are cluttered with solicitors who swarm without limit or purpose. — Charles Fourier

I do not want any guys to hit on me. Innocent flirting, fine
it does wonders for my confidence
but not douchebags. — J.A. Redmerski

The energy and commitment I've experienced from the Paul Mitchell Schools is overwhelming. I love working with them to create the magic it takes to make a difference. — Leeza Gibbons