The strength of a man isn`t in the deep tone of his voice.
It is in the gentle words he whispers.

The strength of a man isn`t in the words he speaks.
It`s in how he keeps his word.

The strength of a man isn`t how many buddies he has.
It`s how good a buddy he is with his or "your" children.

The strength of a man isn`t in how respected he is at work.
It`s in how he is respected at home.

The strength of a man isn`t in how hard he hits.
It`s in how tender he touches.

The strength of a man isn`t in the hair on his chest.
It`s in the heart . . . that lies within his chest.

The strength of a man isn`t in how many women he`s loved.
It`s in whether he can be true to the ONE woman he`s trying to love.

The strength of a man isn`t in the weight he can lift.
It`s in the burdens he can carry.

The strength of a man isn`t in how much food he eats from your table.
It`s in the effort he puts forth when you are unable.

The strength of a man isn`t in how he makes love.
It`s in the understanding that there is more to making love . . . than making love.

A strong man puts God first, . . . family second, . . . and his work third.

"Phenomenal Man" by LeVoir N. Lewis