When we see ourselves in a situation which must be endured and gone through, it is best to make up our minds to it, meet it with firmness, and accommodate everything to it in the best way practicable. This lessens the evil; while fretting and fuming only serves to increase your own torments.

There are few misfortunes in this world that you cannot turn into a personal triumph if you have the iron will and the necessary skill.

The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

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.

If something's important enough, you should try. Even if the probable outcome is failure.

Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.