Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, read more

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved. -Helen Keller.

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.

It is one of man's curious idiosyncrasies to create difficulties for the pleasure of resolving them.

It is one of man's curious idiosyncrasies to create difficulties for the pleasure of resolving them.

It is surmounting difficulties that makes heroes.

It is surmounting difficulties that makes heroes.

Once you fully apprehend the vacuity of a life without struggle, you are equipped with the basic means of salvation. read more

Once you fully apprehend the vacuity of a life without struggle, you are equipped with the basic means of salvation. -Tennessee Williams.

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.

In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.

In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.

Triumphs without difficulties are empty. Indeed, it is difficulties that make the triumph. It is no feat to travel the read more

Triumphs without difficulties are empty. Indeed, it is difficulties that make the triumph. It is no feat to travel the smooth road.