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The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.
The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.
Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing that we see too late the one that is read more
Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing that we see too late the one that is open.
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.
Opposition is a natural part of life. Just as we develop our physical muscles through overcoming opposition - such as read more
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.
To overcome difficulties is to experience the full delight of existence.
To overcome difficulties is to experience the full delight of existence.
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
Art begins with resistance-at the point where resistance is overcome. No human masterpiece has ever been created without great labor.
Art begins with resistance-at the point where resistance is overcome. No human masterpiece has ever been created without great labor.
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.
Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune.
Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune.
