A high character might be produced, I suppose, by continued prosperity, but it has very seldom been the case. Adversity, however it may appear
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Orison Sweet Marden (1850-1924) American Editor and Speaker
No man can hope to accomplish anything great in this world until he throws his whole soul, flings the force of his whole life,
Henry B. Wilson
He who finds diamonds must grapple in mud and mire because diamonds are not found in polished stones. They are made.
Thomas Mann
Anatole France (1844-1924) French Poet, Novelist and Critic
Jean Anouilh
To say yes, you have to sweat and roll up your sleeves and plunge both hands into life up to the elbows.
Roger Bannister, after becoming the first person to break the four minute mile, 1952.
Doctors and scientists said that breaking the four-minute mile was impossible, that one would die in the attempt. Thus, when I got up from
From the song The Impossible Dream
To dream the impossible dream, To fight the unbeatable foe, To bear with unbearable sorrow, To run where the brave dare not go. To
Epictetus (55-135 AD) Greek Philosopher
What ought one to say then as each hardship comes? I was practicing for this, I was training for this.