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.

True heroism consists in rising superior to misfortune.

Every one of us gets through the tough times because somebody is there, standing in the gap to close it for us.

When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.

You're probably on the right track if you feel like a sidewalk worm during a rainstorm.

Adversity makes you stronger, don't give in, don't back down, and never stop doing what you know is right. Nothing worth doing, ever ever ever came easy, and the more righteous you fight, the more opposition that you will face. I've accomplished a tremendous amount, in a very short time as president.