But in its final creation it was not the part of the Fathers power to fail as though exhausted. It was not the part of His wisdom to waver in a needful matter through poverty of counsel. – Giovanni Pico della Mirandola
We must expect reverses, even defeats. They are sent to teach us wisdom and prudence, to call forth greater energies, and to prevent our falling into greater disasters. – Robert E. Lee
If youre trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. Ive had them everybody has had them. But obstacles dont have to stop you. If you run into a wall, dont turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. – Michael Jordan
When I went to Catholic high school in Philadelphia, we just had one coach for football and basketball. He took all of us who turned out and had us run through a forest. The ones who ran into the trees were on the football team. – George Raveling
