Obstacles are like wild animals. They are cowards but they will bluff you if they can. If they see you read more

Obstacles are like wild animals. They are cowards but they will bluff you if they can. If they see you are afraid of them... they are liable to spring upon you; but if you look them squarely in the eye, they will slink out of sight.

Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven't half the strength you read more

Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven't half the strength you think they have.

An obstacle is often an unrecognized opportunity

An obstacle is often an unrecognized opportunity

The authority of those who teach is often an obstacle to those who want to learn.

The authority of those who teach is often an obstacle to those who want to learn.

As long as a man stands in his own way, everything seems to be in his way.

As long as a man stands in his own way, everything seems to be in his way.

A good intention but fixed and resolute - bent on high and holy ends, we shall find means to them read more

A good intention but fixed and resolute - bent on high and holy ends, we shall find means to them on every side and at every moment; and even obstacles and opposition will but make us "like the fabled specter-ships," which sail the fastest in the very teeth of the wind.

...cops and reporters are much alike. Both are absolutely dedicated to doing the job at hand, regardless of obstacles. And read more

...cops and reporters are much alike. Both are absolutely dedicated to doing the job at hand, regardless of obstacles. And both, deep down, really believe the rules don't apply to them.

The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheaply, we esteem too lightly; 'Tis dearness read more

The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheaply, we esteem too lightly; 'Tis dearness only that gives everything its value.

The mere fact that you have obstacles to overcome is in your favor...

The mere fact that you have obstacles to overcome is in your favor...