I can keep it up as long as he can. Ei. Wa. Chi.

Last night, The Samurai From The Outlands responded to my post on the Tousando about recent events. "Japanese in the SCA is extra-ordinary. It still requires more fortitude than other paths. He will find his way if he wants it bad enough."

So without further ado:

What is there like fortitude! What sap went through that little thread to make the cherry red!  - Marianne Moore (1887-1972)

Be thou my exaltation Or fortitude of mien, Lord of the world's elation,Thou breath of things unseen!  - Bliss Carman (1861-1929), Canadian...

I know of no higher fortitude than stubborness in the face of overwhelming odds. - Louis Nizer

Heaven is large, and affords space for all modes of love and fortitude. Why should we be busybodies and superserviceable?  - Ralph Waldo Emerson

A mode of conduct, a standard of courage, discipline, fortitude and integrity can do a great deal to make a woman beautiful.  - Jacqueline Bisset