Adversity is a good test of our resiliency, our ability to cope, to stand back up, to recover from misfortune. Adversity is a painful teacher. ...

Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people. ...

Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely. ...

None is more impoverished than he who has no gratitude. Gratitude is a currency that we can mint, and spend without fear of bankruptcy. ...

No pain, no palm; no thorns, no throne; no gall, no glory; no cross, no crown. ...

If you're in a bad situation, don't worry it'll change. If you're in a good situation, don't worry it'll change. Such is life. ...

Nothing diminishes anxiety faster than action. ...

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. ...

Forget yesterday, it has already forgotten you. Don't sweat tomorrow, you haven't even met. Instead, open your eyes, be thankful for today. ...

Four steps to achievement: Plan purposefully. Prepare prayerfully. Proceed positively. Pursue persistently. ...