The thorny path to greatness is better than the rosy path to mediocrity.

Behind your darkest fears lie your brightest rewards.

You cannot walk in a great man's shoes without getting sores on your feet.

It is in deep waters that God teaches us to swim.

Stumbling towards greatness is better than sprinting towards mediocrity.

One does not become strong lifting feathers.

What you conquer physically, you have temporarily.What you conquer mentally, you have momentarily.What you conquer emotionally, you have enduringly.What you conquer spiritually, you have permanently.

Pain is the seasoning that gives pleasure its flavor.

In our deepest valleys we are strengthened to climb our highest mountains.