There is no doubt that life is given us, not to be enjoyed, but to be overcome; to be got over.

Life doesn't do anything to you. It only reveals your spirit.

Why should I ever resist any delay or disapointment, any affliction or oppression or humiliation - when I know God will use it in my life to make me like Jesus and to prepare me for heaven?

She comprehended the perversity of life, that in the struggle lies the joy.

Adversity is a severe instructor, set over us by one who knows us better than we do ourselves, as he loves us better too. He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves and sharpens our skill.

Never despair, but if you do, work on in despair.

If I've learned anything from video games, it's what when you meet enemies it means you're going in the right direction.

It was good for Paul and SilasAnd it's good enough for me.

Gray skies are just clouds passing over.

Some people get angry because God put thorns on roses, while others praise him for putting roses among thorns.

One time, I fought 90 fights in 90 days in 90 different places around the world. I didn't even know who I was: about 45 or 50 in, they just kept pushing me, and that's when I really get into a lot of trouble.

Paul took a place in the line behind Chani. He had put down the black feeling at being caught by the girl. In his mind now was the memory called up by his mother's barked reminder: "My son's been tested with the gom jabbar!" He found that his hand tingled with remembered pain.