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.
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Ten thousand difficulties do not make one doubt.
Ten thousand difficulties do not make one doubt.
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.
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.
In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.
In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.
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.
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.
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.
Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.
