If God had a wife, He would be in trouble too if He dodged His chores.

If God had a wife He would be in just as much trouble as any man.

When I was a child, I was full of joy.When I was a youth, I was full of laughter.When I was an adult, I was full of trouble.When I was an elder, I was full of wisdom.

One friend in a storm is worth more than a thousand friends in sunshine.

Love does these three things effectively: multiplies joy, divides trouble, subtracts grief, and adds peace.

A diamond earns its value in the dirt.

You were given the problems you have because you can solve them; the burdens, because you can carry them; the trials, because you can overcome them; the opponents, because you can beat them; and the enemies, because you can conquer them.

You’re destined for greatness,” Life said. “But first, I’m going to make you cry.

If an opportunity comes dressed in trouble’s apparel, do not scorn it.