“It is no use painting the foot of the tree white, the strength of the bark cries out from beneath the paint.”– Aime Cesaire Related Quotes “If you make the unconditional commitment to reach your most important goals, if the strength of your decision is sufficient, you will find the way and the power to achieve your goals.”– Robert Conklin “My greatest strength is common sense. I’m really a standard brand – like Campbell’s tomato soup or Baker’s chocolate.”– Katharine Hepburn “Social Security is not just the foundation of America’s retirement dignity and security, it ensures the economic stability and strength of our families and our state’s economy.”– Debbie Stabenow