Often, the difference between what is and what could be is not measured by the length of the track, but rather by the resistance between our ears.

Even if the main people who influenced us were negative role models, as Christians, we now follow Christ as our example and hear the Holy Spirit calling us into our true identities. When we begin to act like royalty, issues that felt like mountains in our lives will become mere stepping stones to demonstrate our character.

But I don't begrudge anybody, because I know how hard it is to have that dream and to make it happen, whether or not it's just to put a roof over your head and food on the table.

Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.

Success is often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable.

Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit.

We attempt nothing great but from a sense of the difficulties we have to encounter; we persevere in nothing great but from a pride in overcoming them.

To overcome difficulties is to experience the full delight of existence.

Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles he has overcome trying to succeed.

As you go along your road in life, you will, if you aim high enough, also meet resistance ... but no matter how tough the opposition may seem, have courage still-and persevere.

No man is defeated without until he has first been defeated within.

Don't worry if your "you" is small and your rewards are few: Remember that the mighty oak was once a nut like you.