Difficulties break some men but make others. No axe is sharp enough to cut the soul of a sinner who keeps on trying, one armed with the hope that he will rise even in the end.

Be persistent and resilient in the face of challenges, for they are the building blocks of success.

For every obstacle there is a solution. Persistence is the key. The greatest mistake is giving up!

Whatever life throws at us, our individual responses will be all the stronger for working together and sharing the load.

When life seems hard, the courageous do not lie down and accept defeat; instead, they are all the more determined to struggle for a better future.

The path, of course, is not always smooth, and may at times this year have felt quite bumpy, but small steps can make a world of difference.