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    Opposition is a natural part of life. Just as we develop our physical muscles through overcoming opposition - such as lifting weights - we develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and adversity.

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Challenges make you discover things about yourself that you never really knew. They're what make the instrument stretch-what make you read more

Challenges make you discover things about yourself that you never really knew. They're what make the instrument stretch-what make you go beyond the norm.

by Bertrand Russell Found in: Challenge Quotes,
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Death is a challenge. It tells us not to waste time... It tells us to tell each other right now read more

Death is a challenge. It tells us not to waste time... It tells us to tell each other right now that we love each other.

by Leo F. Buscaglia Found in: Challenge Quotes,
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I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the read more

I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him.

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The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is read more

The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow

by Thomas Paine Found in: Overcoming Quotes,
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To overcome difficulties is to experience the full delight of existence.

To overcome difficulties is to experience the full delight of existence.

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We choose to go...not because [it is] easy, but because [it is] hard, because that goal will serve to measure read more

We choose to go...not because [it is] easy, but because [it is] hard, because that goal will serve to measure and organize the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win.

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Great minds have purposes; little minds have wishes. Little minds are subdued by misfortunes; great minds rise above them.

Great minds have purposes; little minds have wishes. Little minds are subdued by misfortunes; great minds rise above them.

by Washington Irving Found in: Overcoming Quotes,
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Challenge yourself with something you know you could never do, and what you’ll find is that you can overcome anything.

Challenge yourself with something you know you could never do, and what you’ll find is that you can overcome anything.

by Unknown Found in: Challenge Quotes,
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In times of great stress or adversity, it's always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy read more

In times of great stress or adversity, it's always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive.

by Lee Iacocca Found in: Overcoming Quotes,
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