Heroes need to be challenged by outside forces.

I know now, from experience, that the path to joy winds through this dark valley. I think every well-adjusted human being has dealt squarely with his or her own depravity.

I didn't want to live in a broken world or a broken me. I wasn't trying to weasel out of anything, I just wasn't in the mood to be on earth that night.

People will always choose a story that helps them survive and thrive.

A deep sense of struggle, a vast amount of mental discomfort from it, are no proof that a man is not sanctified. A true Christian is one who has not only peace of conscience, but war within. He may be known by his warfare as well as by his peace." - Holiness (p. 125)

will never hesitate to tell people that inward conflict is no proof that a person is not holy, and that they must not think they are not sanctified because they do not feel entirely free from inward struggle. We will doubtless have such freedom in heaven, but we will never enjoy it in this world.

History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed.

With the right attitude, a failure can be converted into a lesson and a stepping-stone for future success.

When you hit a wall, try to dig a tunnel beneath or fly above!

Happened to me. God saw what I was trying to do and wouldn't allow me to commit suicide. It was His way of telling me that I needed to stay here on earth and continue living. I looked up at the sky and whispered "thank you," then walked back towards the campus.

Poverty is uncomfortable but nine times out of ten the best thing that can happen to a young man is to be tossed overboard and compelled to sink or swim.

I'm tired. I'm tired of feeling rejected by the American people. I'm tired of waking up in the middle of the night worrying about the war.