He who whets his steel, whets his courage.

There are moments when troubles enter our lives and we can do nothing to avoid them. But they are there for a reason. Only when we have overcome them will we understand why they were there.

The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.

The difference between me and you is... that I don't mind what happens.

The great wisdom of life is that we can be masters of the things that try to enslave us.

A man can't ride your back unless it's bent.

It is no little wisdom for you to keep yourself in silence and in good peace when evil words are spoken to you, and to turn your heart to God and not to be troubled with the judgment of others.

I cannot but think that he who finds a certain proportion of pain and evil inseparably woven up in the life of the very worms, will bear his own share with more courage and submission.

If someone must be hurt, if it ever becomes necessary to bear pains, weather strong winds, or withstand trials or opposition, let it be adults and not children.

But you cannot go through the Door of Destiny without passing through the Hall of Haters.

Serving the Lord is not always easy or popular. Folks may laugh at you on your job, mocking and making fun of your faith. But once you decide that there's no turning back, something in your heart rises up and says "no" to the devil and "yes" to the Lord.

Instincts under pressure crush the carbon of conformity and create diamonds.