It means being faithful for the small things in ones life builds the person in terms of strength, and he can thus handle other larger larger things ( obstacles, responsibilities etc) in life.
It is about making a positive difference in the lives of the people around you, in the smaller circle, and building from there, with God's grace. One cannot reach beyond that, yet alone succeed in the small circle, if he wasn't faithful in the small things in life. These small things might turn out to be the best investment in ones life.
If you are faithful to God in little things, you should start by reading the Bible every day or help with Bible Study. Then when you keep doing this, God will thank you by helping you in times of trouble.
The JFK quote about strength and weakness is, "If we are strong, our strength will speak for itself. If we are weak, words will be of no help." The meaning of the quote is that non-verbal communication is important when discussing things with others.
This quote by Jane Austen suggests that strength comes from building upon existing qualities or attributes. It implies that individuals or things that are already resilient or robust will continue to thrive and grow when given the right nourishment or support. Essentially, it highlights the idea that strength begets more strength when nurtured properly.
Because he exercised a lot and he beleived, quote "All things in moderation."
The Way We Were (1973)
There is no direct quote "think of things that are not as they were" You may be thinking of Isaiah 5:20
"Staring into the abyss, I find the strength to rise."
The quote "Thirty years from now, it will not be the things you did that you'll regret, it will be the things you didn't do" is credited to anonymous. There is no specific author associated with this quote.
When the thing I want to quote can not be better expressed than the way in which it was originally said.
I can not remember the exact quote from the bible. But it was Jesus who said Peter you are my rock and it is on you that my church shall be built. And depending on whether or not you believe in such things, Peters grave/resting place, is the foundations of Saint Peters Church, Vatican City.
The actual quote is. "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to violence in their behalf. " The quote is from George Orwells "war and peace."
It's from the Bible: Psalm 8, Verse 2 "Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes, to still the enemy and the avenger." (English Standard Translation)