What was impossible yesterday has become possible today; what was once a fantasy has become a reality before our eyes. The greatness of human effort is astonishing. — Marconi
Will is free. When a person realizes his will, he realizes himself, and this self-realization is the greatest satisfaction for an individual. — Fromm
Good luck in prosperity is what people hope for; good luck in adversity is what surprises them. — Bacon
Only through anxiety and hardship can one become keen-eared and bright-eyed. — Robles
Nothing in this world is absolute; outcomes vary from person to person. Adversity is a stepping stone for geniuses, a fortune for the capable, and an abyss for the weak. — Balzac
Will is that unique power within an individual to correct one's own automatism. — Lawrence
An Italian proverb says that the first requirement for a singer is a voice. I would adapt this to say: to become the kind of person Gorky spoke of, one needs will, will, and more will. — Ostrovsky
The true joy of life lies in devoting oneself to a great goal. — Shaw
Be brave enough to face difficulties, lest they strike you when you are unprepared. — Stanisław
One must dare to face reality to dare to dream, speak, act, and take responsibility. If one lacks the courage to face reality, how can anything great be achieved? — Lu Xun
Physics teaches us a harsh lesson: human will is subject to certain decisive constraints. — Elbarbi
Minor misfortunes in life can help us weather major catastrophes. — Isenberg
Those who seek only their own happiness are selfish; those who seek only the approval of others are fragile; but those who aim to make others happy are virtuous. — Leo Tolstoy
The finest gems require the longest time for a craftsman to polish; the most precious carvings endure the most strikes from the chisel. — Anonymous
If suffering must exist in this world, then let it exist. But there must always be a glimmer of light—at least a spark of hope to drive the nobler parts of humanity to strive relentlessly to alleviate such suffering. — Emerson
