I am not certain how to feel about the supposed theory of «self - sufficiency» and pulling yourself up by your bootstraps when I feel that there are a number of barriers facing me that are beyond my control. (sciencemag.org)
In a perfect world, everyone would be able to pull themselves up by their bootstraps after a loss and make life work again. (effectivecoverage.com)
You've pulled yourself up by your bootstraps at every opportunity and made a better life for yourself and your family. (effectivecoverage.com)