Thunder roars but does not strike. Lightning strikes but does not roar. Choose to be lightning.

The wolf is strong, and therefore is a warrior. The bear is mighty, and therefore is a general. The lion is invincible, and therefore is a conqueror. The owl is wise, and therefore is king.

If a lion turned every time small dogs barked at it, it would be the laughing stock of the jungle.

The louder the dogs bark the less a lion feels threatened.

Cowards shrink from challenges, weaklings flee from them, but warriors wink at them.

Your deepest scars tell the world of your greatest triumphs.

In order to bring down the great, you have to be able to reach the stars.

A bird is born knowing how to fly, but has to learn to conquer the skies.

In order for a seed to rise, it must be buried in dirt; likewise, in order for the great to rise they must be buried in adversity.