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.

Every problem has a gift for you in its hands. -Richard Bach.

Every problem has a gift for you in its hands. -Richard Bach.

In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.

In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.