If all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey, most of us would never start out at read more

If all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey, most of us would never start out at all.

It cannot be too often repeated that it is not helps, but obstacles, not facilities, but difficulties that make men.

It cannot be too often repeated that it is not helps, but obstacles, not facilities, but difficulties that make men.

The real questions are the ones that obtrude upon your consciousness whether you like it or not, the ones that read more

The real questions are the ones that obtrude upon your consciousness whether you like it or not, the ones that make your mind start vibrating like a jackhammer, the ones that you "come to terms with" only to discover that they are still there. The real questions refuse to be placated. They barge into your life at the times when it seems most important for them to stay away. They are the questions asked most frequently and answered most inadequately, the ones that reveal their true natures slowly, reluctantly, most often against your will. -Ingrid Bengis.

Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.

Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.

Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.

Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.

God will not look you over for medals, degrees, or diplomas, but for scars. -Elbert Hubbard.

God will not look you over for medals, degrees, or diplomas, but for scars. -Elbert Hubbard.

All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small.

All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small.

Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your mind off your goals. -Unknown.

Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your mind off your goals. -Unknown.

The ultimate Path is without difficulty. Just avoid picking and choosing. -Seng-Ts'an.

The ultimate Path is without difficulty. Just avoid picking and choosing. -Seng-Ts'an.