You been too strong," she said firmly. "I know about that. Strong starts out...

You been too strong," she said firmly. "I know about that. Strong starts out being the right thing. Your hands grow strong enough for your work. Your back strengthens under your burdens. Soon your mind becomes strongest of all; has to be to get through the hard days. "
- Serafina Ashes: Seeds of America - Laurie Halse Anderson