“Self-esteem must be earned! When you dare to dream, dare to follow that dream, dare to suffer through the pain, sacrifice, self-doubts and friction from the world, you will genuinely impress yourself.”

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”

“One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.”

“When everything feels like an uphill struggle, just think of the view from the top.”

“Getting ahead in a difficult profession requires avid faith in yourself. That is why some people with mediocre talent, but with great inner drive, go much further than people with vastly superior talent.”

“Problems do not go away. They must be worked through or else they remain forever a barrier to the growth and development of the spirit.”

“I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection.”

“Fear is met and destroyed with courage. Again and again when the struggle seems hopeless and all opportunity lost, the one with a little more courage, and a little more effort will have victory.”

“Find expression for a sorrow, and it will become dear to you. Find expression for a joy, and you will intensify its ecstasy.”

“here is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving and that’s your own self.”

“Everyone is trying to accomplish something big, not realizing that life is made up of little things.”

“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great ones make you feel that you, too, can become great.”

“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”

“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Then quit. There’s no use being a damn fool about it.”

“When you’re in trouble, think about what is useful, and stay with it.”