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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.
An obstacle is often an unrecognized opportunity
An obstacle is often an unrecognized opportunity
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.
If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere.
If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere.
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.
The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the weak becomes a stepping-stone in the pathway read more
The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the weak becomes a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong
Defeat may test you; it need not stop you. If at first you don't succeed, try another way. For every read more
Defeat may test you; it need not stop you. If at first you don't succeed, try another way. For every obstacle there is a solution. Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. The greatest mistake is giving up.
Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal.
Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal.
Life's up and downs provide windows of opportunity to determine your values and goals - Think of using all obstacles read more
Life's up and downs provide windows of opportunity to determine your values and goals - Think of using all obstacles as stepping stones to build the life you want
