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.

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

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

Don't be afraid to fail. Don't waste energy trying to cover up failure. Learn from your failures and go on read more

Don't be afraid to fail. Don't waste energy trying to cover up failure. Learn from your failures and go on to the next challenge. It's OK to fail. If you're not failing, you're not growing.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.