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Difficulties should act as a tonic. They should spur us to greater exertion.
Difficulties should act as a tonic. They should spur us to greater exertion.
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.
Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict. -William Ellery Channing.
Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict. -William Ellery Channing.
Courage and perseverance have a magic talisman, before which difficulties and obstacles vanish into air.
Courage and perseverance have a magic talisman, before which difficulties and obstacles vanish into air.
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.
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 is surmounting difficulties that makes heroes.
It is surmounting difficulties that makes heroes.
I endeavor to be wise when I cannot be merry, easy when I cannot be glad, content with what cannot read more
I endeavor to be wise when I cannot be merry, easy when I cannot be glad, content with what cannot be mended and patient when there is no redress. Plato -Elizabeth Montagu.
In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.
In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.
