Life is, in fact, a battle. Evil is insolent and strong; beauty enchanting, but rare; goodness very apt to be weak; folly very apt to be defiant; wickedness to carry the day; imbeciles to be...

Chronologically she is twelve, but emotionally she is older, and intellectually older still.

Faith and perseverance is the key to overcoming obstacles.

Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will try again tomorrow.”

Hope is a fruit of proven character.

If we walk far enough,” says Dorothy, “we shall sometime come to someplace.

Live each day like you are celebrating your birthday—that is what life wants for you. Engage with family and friends. Indulge in good food, music and dance. You are precious to life.

Success is for those who are persistent in the face of reality. The harsher the truth, the stronger they hold on to their dreams.

The most difficult adversary I have ever faced happens to look just like me.

Our personal stories of perseverance contain immense wisdom that can assist others in finding their way to peace and illumination during difficult times.

This is the lesson: never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never—in nothing, great or small,large or petty—never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force;never yield...

Beauty is sometimes born of pain

The Lack of perseverance and effort isn’t called Destiny !

Who is willing to suffer for a Savior they won’t even trouble themselves to learn about?

Keep a relentless eye on your goals! Perseverance, joyful dedication, and unwavering focus will get you there!

It’s probably my job to tell you life isn’t fair, but I figure you already know that. So instead, I’ll tell you that hope is precious, and you’re right not to give up.

The harder you fall, the heavier your heart; the heavier your heart, the stronger you climb; the stronger you climb, the higher your pedestal.

Persistence. Perfection. Patience. Power. Prioritize your passion. It keeps you sane.

I have no consternation; I know what to expect and I know that I can out last the appetency. However long it takes, under unholy extremes I must not fold. A consummation will be accomplished....

My journey defines me; but I AM the journey. Be your own journey

In this world of half-jobs and liars, I will prevail.

The toughness of any journey means absolutely nothing to a mind that travels with the spirit of perseverance.

Ninety-nine percent of all failures come from people who have a habit of making excuses.

Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air.

Never allow the ill-thoughts of people stop you from pursuing your goals and dreams.

God’s heart…is not that we escape our lot, but that we learn to thrive in the midst of it.

Get better acquainted with yourself, and understand the burning ambitions that dwell within. Be brave enough to follow these. They’re your dreams. Follow your dreams. They are your purpose – your purpose will fulfil you....

When it comes to human success, I’m pretty sure the object doesn’t need a net external force to move it.

From today, may you cease to exist except as an expression of the divine intention of your Creator. May you tune in to the celestial melody of love, compassion and courage each and every moment...

The canvas of your life can reflect infinite beauty depending on the colors you opt to splash on it.

To truly defeat an enemy, no sacrifice is too great.

A lot of impulsive mistakes are made by people who simply aren’t willing to stay bored a little longer.

The road to success is longer than you’d like, but shorter than you imagine.

Some had come to look upon death as a mercy. Death meant warmth. Death was light. Life was cruel, cold, heavy and dark. Life was pain. Death was deliverance, and many would welcome it. Others...

This is a world where things move at their own pace, including a tiny lift Fortey and I shared with a scholarly looking elderly man with whom Fortey chatted genially and familiarly as we proceeded...

We must meet reverses boldly, and not suffer them to frighten us, my dear. We must learn to act the play out. We must live misfortune down, Trot!

Your dreams won’t die until you die don’t ever stop believing!

To esteem what makes you holy over what makes you happy – that is the greatest dare.

I have a thing for things that last.

Discover a purpose that gives you passion. Develop a plan that makes you persistent. Design a preparation and motivates you to optimize your potentials. Do it because you love it!

Conclude that your are worth achieving beyond your expectations

Think upon the numbers I have been sharing with you. Of your competitors, five out of ten will do little more than take their customer’s money immorally. A further three out of ten will leave...

True winners remain winners because they truly believe that challenges, struggles, and obstacles can all lead to big blessings through persistence and perseverance.

I study the chessboard and concede defeat.”You can gain yourself in five moves” says the Colonel. “Worth fighting to the end. In five moves your opponent can err. No war is won or lost until...

No one can travel so far that he does not make some progess each day. So let us never give up. Then we shall move forward daily in the Lord’s way. And let us never...

Lots of people limit their possibilities by giving up easily. Never tell yourself this is too much for me. It’s no use. I can’t go on. If you do you’re licked, and by your own...

(Everyday life is like a sack: with holes. And you carry it anyway.)

To make 2013 (or any other)your year, keep it simple:1) Count your blessings first2) Whatever you did last year, Do it better3) Go step by step, One day at a time.4) Create/make your own opportunities.5)...

There is no “can’t” in martial arts. It is perfectly all right for students to state that they are “still working on it”, “have not mastered it yet”, or “are trying as best they can”...

Look for excuses to celebrate others, and life will find a way to celebrate you.Make your life a prayer and be the light that touches lives far, wide and beyond.