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.

Into each life some rain must fall, some days be dark and dreary.

Into each life some rain must fall, some days be dark and dreary.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.