“The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests.”
“It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.”
“Difficulty shows what men are.”
“Remember from now on whenever something tends to make you unhappy, draw on this principle: 'This is no misfortune; but bearing with it bravely is a blessing.”
“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.”
“Circumstances don't make the man, they only reveal him to himself.”
“The bravest sight in the world is to see a great man struggling against adversity.”
“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”
“Fire tests gold, suffering tests brave men.”
“Here is a rule to remember in future, when anything tempts you to feel bitter: not "This is misfortune," but "To bear this worthily is good fortune."”