"The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way."
"The true man is revealed in difficult times. So when trouble comes, think of yourself as a wrestler whom God, like a trainer, has paired with a tough young buck. For what purpose? To turn you into Olympic-class material."
"Get busy with life’s purpose, toss aside empty hopes, get active in your own rescue—if you care for yourself at all—and do it while you can."
"On the occasion of every accident that befalls you, remember to turn to yourself and inquire what power you have for turning it to use."
"And why is it so hard when things go against you? If it's imposed by nature, accept it gladly and stop fighting it. And if not, work out what your own nature requires, and aim at that, even if it brings you no glory. None of us is forbidden to pursue our own good."
"The bravest sight in the world is to see a great man struggling against adversity."
"So remember this principle when something threatens to cause you pain: the thing itself was no misfortune at all; to endure it and prevail is great good fortune."
"Fire tests gold, suffering tests brave men."