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.

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.

The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.

The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.

The greater difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests.

The greater difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests.

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.

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

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

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.

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.