When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure. – Peter Marshall

Order and simplification are the first steps toward the mastery of a subject. – Thomas Mann

Keep on going, and the chances are that you will stumble on something, perhaps when you are least expecting it. – Charles F. Kettering

Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up. – Dean Karnazes

Character consists of what you do on the third and fourth tries. – James A. Minchner

The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease for ever to be able to do it. – J.M. Barrie

Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new. – Albert Einstein

The first step to becoming is to will it. – Mother Teresa

The first step to getting somewhere is to decide you are not going to stay where you are.
– J.P. Morgan

Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see the beauty, believe in them and try to follow where they lead. – Louisa May Alcott

I can rest only for a moment, for with freedom comes responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not yet ended. – Nelson Mandela

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. – Lao Tzu

Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So… get on your way! – Theodor Seuss Geisel

Most of our obstacles would melt away if, instead of cowering before them, we should make up our minds to walk boldly through them. – Orison Swett Marden

All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today. – Indian proverb