Patience strengthens the spirit, sweetens the temper, stifles anger, extinguishes envy, subdues pride, bridles the tongue.
It is not enough to merely defend democracy. To defend it may be to lose it; to extend it is to strengthen it. Democracy is not property; it is an idea.
We also need to strengthen the security of our borders and ports and strictly control immigration.
It is in line with the fundamental interests of the two peoples for China and Afghanistan to strengthen a strategic and cooperative partnership, which is also conducive to regional peace, stability and development.
Becoming a parent expands you as a human being. I am having the most wonderful time. You've married, but the addition of a child strengthens and deepens everything.
The Republicans claim they are for strengthening Pell grants when the truth is that over the last four years, their legislation has done the exact opposite.
Men haven't changed their behaviour, so women somehow have to be strengthened to be able to ward off the men.
Unified thinking without borders in apparent dimensions can only be strengthened when focused collectively 'internally'.
The Stuart sovereigns of England steadily attempted to strengthen their power, and the resistance to that effort caused an immense growth of Parliamentary influence.
Nobody and nothing will stop Russia on the road to strengthening democracy and ensuring human rights and freedoms.
Prayer will never do our work for us; what it will do is to strengthen us for work which must be done.
A love for tradition has never weakened a nation, indeed it has strengthened nations in their hour of peril.
Going forward, as we work to strengthen our border in the interests of homeland security, we must also recognize the economic importance of immigration reform.
A complaint is a unique opportunity to strengthen the relationship with the client.
Our immigration policy should be driven by what is in the best interest of this great country and the American people. Comprehensive immigration reform will strengthen U.S. security and boost economic growth.
That co-operation and peace rather than industrial strife and strikes will best promote the prosperity of the employees the company and all of the people and even strengthen the nation.
If you want to strengthen an enemy and make him exult - hate him.
I believe I am strengthening the Constitution with my case.
Prayers only help the person doing the praying, and then, only if they strengthen and focus that person's resolve.
Working together we can strengthen Delaware State University and the students who attend it.
Pension reforms, like investment advice and automatic enrollment, will strengthen the ability of Americans to save and invest for retirement.
