Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.

— Unknown —

Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want. It is the belief that God will do what is right.

— Max Lucado —

God will not look you over for medals, degrees or diplomas but for scars.

— Elbert Hubbard —

The weakest part of my life can become the strongest part of my faith.

— Unknown —

Faith is the only thing I know of that is stronger than fear.

— Unknown —

Calmness is the cradle of power.

— J. G. Holland —

Should you shield the canyons from the windstorms you would never see the true beauty of their carvings.

— Elisabeth Kubler-Ross —

You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.

— Maya Angelou —

The brick walls are there for a reason...to show how badly we want something.

— Randy Pausch —