Our species can only survive if we have obstacles to overcome. You remove those obstacles. Without them to strengthen us, we will weaken and die. – Capt. James T. Kirk Star Trek: The Original Series, ‘Metamorphosis’.
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. – The Bible Isaiah 41:10
Strengthen me with raisins, refresh me with apples, for I am faint with love. – The Bible Song of Solomon 2:5
