Life is movement. We go up or down,
and develop the best or worst of us
in the journey. Some journeys are
full of struggle . . . some are full of success.
But the thing that makes for success
is struggle and difficulty . . .
for without difficulties to overcome,
there would be no such thing as succeeding.
Difficulties develop strength,
resolutions, resources.
Problems are too often regarded as enemies,
but they are not such.
Storms and danger alone
make skilled sailors.
The fiercest of foes develops your strength
and your skill.
So do not be frightened by problems
and difficulties - or discouraged
because of them.
They are your opportunities
for winning,
your chances for success.
- Charles H. Parkhurst