A Turtle Tattoos will look right at home anywhere on your body. Turtles are the symbol of longevity. It’s believed that a turtle’s heart will continue to beat long after its dead, and so because of this determination to stay alive, it represents strength, fortitude, and power of spirit. The turtle is able to find peace within his shell, collecting thoughts and healing himself while removed from the prying eyes of the outside world. In addition, if you’ve ever seen a turtle plodding along a path, you know that they can only move forward by first extending their neck, then moving with patience to make “slow but sure” progress forward. Turtles embody one ideal approach to life while having the common sense to escape the rest of the world when necessary and retreat into their own shells.