The will is stronger than anything else. Everything must go down before the will, for it comes from God. A pure and strong will is omnipotent.

Nobody can hurt me without my permission.

Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin. Now, they are so subtle, they can milk you with two notes. They can make you feel like they told you the whole universe. But I don't know that yet. All I got now is strength. Maybe if I keep singing, maybe I'll get it.

Strength is life, Weakness is death.

Whatever is weak, avoid! It is death. If it is strength, go down into hell and get hold of it!

It must always be our inner convictions and strength of beliefs that dictate our actions. External forces, temptations and counsels will always be dinned into us, but those among us who can stand up to what we innately believe to be good and right will finally be at peace with ourselves.