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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.
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.
Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.
Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.
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.
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.
During our lives we're faced with so many elements as well, we experience so many setbacks, and fight such a read more
During our lives we're faced with so many elements as well, we experience so many setbacks, and fight such a hand-to-hand battle with failure, head down in the rain, just trying to stay upright and have a little hope. The Tour isn't just a bike race, it tests you mentally, physically, and even morally. -Lance Armstrong.
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.
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.