Though an ill-formed race, they are yet rugged, hardy, and self-reliant.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
Yes, I suppose so, but your having to do for yourself has made you a stronger, more self-reliant fellow than I will ever be.
"The Hilltop Boys on Lost Island"
Cyril Burleigh
Accordingly, early the next morning we packed our provisions, blankets and other personal effects on our horses, and, bidding adieu to our companions, shouldered our rifles and, with reliant faith in our ability to protect ourselves, started on.
"Memoirs of Orange Jacobs"
Orange Jacobs