Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before, how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way, read more

Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before, how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way, and that so many things that one goes worrying about are of no importance whatsoever. -Isak Dinesen.

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.

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, read more

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved. -Helen Keller.

Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your mind off your goals. -Unknown.

Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your mind off your goals. -Unknown.

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.

It is one of man's curious idiosyncrasies to create difficulties for the pleasure of resolving them.

It is one of man's curious idiosyncrasies to create difficulties for the pleasure of resolving them.

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.

Courage and perseverance have a magic talisman, before which difficulties and obstacles vanish into air.

Courage and perseverance have a magic talisman, before which difficulties and obstacles vanish into air.

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.