Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing that we see too late the one that is open.
- Alexander Graham BellGreat minds have purposes; little minds have wishes. Little minds are subdued by misfortunes; great minds rise above them.
- Washington IrvingIn times of great stress or adversity, it`s always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive.
- Lee IacoccaArt begins with resistance-at the point where resistance is overcome. No human masterpiece has ever been created without great labor.
- Andre GideTo overcome difficulties is to experience the full delight of existence.
- Arthur SchopenhauerThe most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering.
- Ben OkriThe greater difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests.
- EpicurusThe greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.
- MoliereOpposition is a natural part of life. Just as we develop our physical muscles through overcoming opposition - such as lifting weights - we develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and adversity.
- Stephen R. CoveyThe harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow
- Thomas PaineAcceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune.
- William James