You opinions about me does not change who I am.

I gave up many times but I never quit.

Inspiration may come from many places but motivation - the love of life, daily drive and the will to thrive - that must come from you from within

Stars do not hide from darkness. Roses do not hide from thorns. Diamonds do not hide from pressure.

A flower does not fulfill its destiny until it blooms, and a star does not fulfill its destiny until it shines.

When the well's nearly dry and you're not sure you have the strength to persevere, fill up on love and friendship, then take another step, and then another, until you reach your goal.

Tanacity is the dance within the art of opportunity

Always take failure as an opinion never as an option.

Your education is important because with only a few words you can show an employer the depth of your potential.

Being "nowhere" is a step towards getting somewhere.Today, if you feel like you are nowhere, you are in a powerful position to choose the "somewhere" you want to go.

I will take all the action there is, and even if I fail and fail and fail and fail and fail, I know like I know, that the door to this opportunity will one day get weakened by the forces of my attempts, and break wide open for me to get in.

Don't be afraid of challenges. Let them take you somewhere new.

Pray for faith, hope for peace, strive for unity, and persevere for harmony.

Your friends will believe in your potential, your enemies will make you live up to it.

Let's do everything that we can, and let the good Lord do everything else that we can't.

Turn your failures into lessons, your obstacles into opportunities, your tragedies into triumphs, and in no time you will turn your dreams into reality.

Water drops erode mountains not because of their size, but their persistence.

A dove struggling in a storm grows stronger than an eagle soaring in sunshine.

If birds sing without worrying about who is listening to them, and monkeys dance without worrying about who is watching them, and hyenas laugh without worrying about who is mocking them, then you too must do what you do best without worrying about who is ridiculing you.

When life is sweet, be thankful, and rejoice; but when bitter, be strong, and persevere.

Nothing great comes to pass in life without perseverance.

The sun does not rise abruptly, but perseveres until it rules the sky.

If you were able to fall a hundred times as a child and rise, you are able to fall a thousand times as a grown up and soar.

Great winds only challenge great trees.

If you fail a thousand times, find a thousand and one ways to succeed.

If beautiful lilies bloom in ugly waters, you too can blossom in ugly situations.

Fear is an assassin; if you let it in your life, it will kill your dreams.

The storm only comes to teach you how to skillfully sail your ship.

As inside of every seed is the power to rise from darkness, inside of everyone is the power to rise from adversity.

A rock that perseveres under heat and pressure soon becomes a diamond.

If the storm forgets to bring a rainbow, paint your own.

When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and use it to hang your troubles.

Your end can be greater than your beginning: butterflies are the greatest proof of this.

The bad chapters of your life lead to the good ones if you keep turning the pages.

When the world told the caterpillar its life was over, the butterfly objected, “My life has just begun.

When all seems to be against you, remember, a ship sometimes has to sail against the current, not with it.

A bird does not give up flying because it failed on its first attempt.

Every seed must rise through dirt to enjoy the sunshine.

A daisy blooming in a desert is worth more than a rose blossoming in a rainforest.

When night comes do not despair; rejoice instead and say to yourself, “At least now I can see the stars.

If seeds despaired in their darkest hours, they would never rise to enjoy their brightest days.

Today’s storms usher in tomorrow’s sunshine.

The larger the bricks your enemies throw at you the larger the palace you are going to build.

When people try to bury you, remind yourself you are a seed.

Be like seeds; do not see dirt thrown at you as your enemy, but as ground to grow.

The rainbow’s colors are hidden in the storm.

Sight is seeing what's there, vision is seeing what's possible

Use your special gifts to fulfil your divine purpose.

A stone, no matter how small, resists the wind.

A butterfly is a caterpillar who never gave up on his dream to fly.

A river continues to flow despite losing a few drops at each turn.

Thorns do not keep a rose from blooming, neither should obstacles keep you from success.

Singing in a storm silences thunder’s threats.

On the path to greatness, life teaches you to walk with stones in your shoes.

A bird does not give up flying today because it couldn't find any worms yesterday.

An oak tree is just a small nut that persevered against the taunts of doubt and fear.

If you are going through hell, keep walking until you reach heaven.

Seeds are proof that the greatest growth takes place in the dark.

A flower can only grow through concrete if it believes in itself, not its obstacles.

The uglier the caterpillar the lovelier the butterfly.

A bird that fears turbulence will never know how high it can fly.

If an ant carries an object a hundred times its weight, you can carry burdens many times your size.

Use the arrows failure throws at you to hunt for success.

Harsh winters precede pleasant springs.

A diamond is just a rock that refused to break under heat and pressure.

Life hands us storms so we can paint rainbows.

Because failure works double time, to get success, work triple time.

Perfume is the scent that pours out of a flower's soul when crushed.

Persevere like a seed; even when people try to bury you, flourish.

If a flower can flourish in the desert, you can flourish anywhere.

A mighty storm is inconsequential when facing a mighty ship.

Shatter your fears and you will shatter records.

Storms pass by on their way to get all the colors needed to paint your rainbow.

Against all odds, a seed rises from darkness and beautifies the universe.

Be flexible like trees; when the wind blows bend, but do not break.

If a flower perseveres through concrete, you can persevere through anything.

The sweetest fruits grow at the top of a tree so that only those who deserve them can reach them.

The darkness of the storm determines the brightness of the rainbow.

A butterfly is a caterpillar which refused to give up its dreams to fly.

It is easier to move mountains using God's hands.

The sweetest victories come after the bitterest defeats.

If records refuse to be broken, shatter them.

The bigger the bricks critics throw at you the bigger the palace you are going to build.

The word try, means nothing. There's no such thing as trying to do something. The moment you begin a task, you're doing it. So just finish what you're doing.

Believe in yourself, not in your critics.

The dark skies of despair are no match for the bright skies of hope.

A step towards what you fear is a mile towards mastering it.

The thorny path to greatness is better than the rosy path to mediocrity.

Behind your darkest fears lie your brightest rewards.

Small steps of faith add up to great leaps of success.

Today's tears are an investment into tomorrow's smiles.

You don't win battles you walk away from.

An egg's true value is only known when it is broken.

Don't settle for a star when you can have the whole sky.

Stumbling towards greatness is better than sprinting towards mediocrity.

Conquering hills today prepares you for conquering mountains tomorrow.

Present tears water the gardens of future blessings.

Holding onto your dreams is better than holding onto your nightmares.

Battling wolves today strengthens you for battling lions tomorrow.

Taking a leap of faith is better than taking a leap of doubt.

A garden is never beautiful by accident.

Your darkest experiences often lead you to your brightest fortunes.

Big dreamers achieve more than big doubters.

The beauty of adversity is that when we hit bottom, the only way to go is up.

Shifting perspective(s) and being proactive are essential to your our life paths, progress and possibilities: "Just because a door appears closed it does not mean that it is locked - nor that it will not open with the right heart, call or touch

Life's true test of perseverance is continuing to run after learning that the finish line is only the start to a new race.

Patience is the key that unlocks the door to perseverance that unlocks the door to endurance that unlocks the door to the sustaining power of true success.

Do not dwell on the past. Focus on the precious moments and gracious future.

If you stay determined, the obstacles cannot stop your progress. You will triumph over every mountain.

Curiosity fueled our determination to keep questioning.

Countless possibilities exist in any situation. You must maintain a positive outlook to see the miraculous possibilities.

In all spheres of life, there are constraints. You have to develop your own strategy to overcome each constraint.

Life gives us experiences for personal development. Appreciate the lessons and be a learner.

Life is a teacher. We are the student.

I will ignore those who ridicule me.I will ignore those who undermine me.I will ignore those who undervalue me.I will ignore those who envy me.I will ignore those who disparage me.I will ignore those who betray me.I will ignore those who wrong me.I will embrace those who mentor me.I will embrace those who support me.I will embrace those who celebrate me.I will embrace those who improve me.I will embrace those who inspire me.I will embrace those who motivate me.I will embrace those who love me.

When perseverance becomes a force of habit, success becomes a guarantee.

When the tough get going, the going gets easier.

Never give up.Never give up on your hopes.Never give up on your dreams.Never give up on your visions.

The odds may be stacked against you. But I believe when you tap into your unique gifts and abilities, while combining them with a sense of purpose, passion, and perseverance you will not only defy those odds, you will help create a better life for yourself and rest of us.

The odds may be stacked against you. Yet, I believe, when you tap into your unique gifts and abilities, while combining them with a sense of purpose, passion, and perseverance, you will not only defy those odds, you will help create a better life for yourself and the rest of us.

Ten greatest gifts; love, joy, peace, patience, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

You can curse the sun a thousand times, but cannot keep it from shining, even for a day.

You cannot drown a fish in the ocean, no matter how deep you sink it.

Be like stars; when darkness tries to stop you from shining, shine all the more.

Light cannot hide its beauty, not even in darkness.

A storm is an artist who passes by on her way to paint your rainbow.

A tree does not stop growing because the wind blew off a few of its leaves.

One does not become a great swimmer by swimming in shallow waters.

if the storm of life gives you a big blow, don't worry, just give it a great smile and pursue to leave distinctive footprints with perseverance and tenacity regardless of how arduous the errand may be. It may not be so easy but, dare to win!

Comfort blindfolds; difficulty brings realization.Pain reveals; disappointments plant trigger of actions.Fear controls; ignorance deceives.Anger torments; silence keeps.Misunderstanding divides; love joins.Laughter starts; deception suspects.Frowning cautions; sorrow remembers.Purposefulness moves; idleness wastes.When you live in comfort, ponder.When you live in pain, take lessons.When life goes up, plant your feet and appreciate the height.When life goes down, envision the height and dare to get there with tenacity. Life is how you take and manage things. Be a manager of things or things shall be your manager

It is easy to give up than to endure. Always choose the latter.

You need to make effort and commit time to do what you love.

Any training is initially difficult, but with persistence practice, we can master the art.

I see any difficulty as an adventure.

The pursuit of our dreams is not without any difficulty. Those who triumph have learn’t to overcome the difficulty.

You have to be enthusiastic enough to do what is required for achieving your dreams and goals.

May your find strength to pursue your dreams.

Dare to overcome life difficulties to fulfil your dreams.

I am mission and must complete it.

The gift of the moments and its lessons prepares us for a better tomorrow.

All great people had critics, but they still believe in beauty of their dreams.

Be strong and courageous, along unfamiliar paths, God will guide you.

Perspective and perseverance are carved by time and constructed by wisdom.

Anyone who crawls up from the gutter and makes something of themselves, despite the odds and despite others who tried to keep them down, must always be very proud of their achievements. They must never forget the struggles they went through, because they are a living example to those who wander in darkness, a staunch reminder that light is within reach if they can find the strength and determination to keep going.

Failure is not the opposite of success, inaction is.

When you give up, you are giving others control of your destiny.When you choose not to give up, you take control of your destiny.

The reward is in the middle of hard work for a reason.

Use the dirt life throws at you to plant the seeds of your success.

If you run a hundred miles in your heart, you are ready to run a hundred miles on your feet.

Pain in the wilderness is an investment in pleasure in the Promised Land.

Rising amateurs always intimidate falling masters.

Our most beautiful dreams are born from our most unpleasant nightmares.

Small caterpillars still become big butterflies.

To climb great mountains you need feet of faith.

When you pray for a rainbow you pray for rain too.

To walk in the footsteps of the great, put on their shoes.

Future dreams distract you from present nightmares.

Paying the price for your dreams proves you can afford them.

Your deepest valleys lead you to your highest mountaintops.

The greater the pressure the brighter the diamond.

Fortune draws her breath through cracks that make coarse the route on which we march to success

The greater the humiliation, the greater the accolades.The greater the opposition, the greater the triumph.The greater the pain, the greater the blessing.The greater the loss, the greater the gain.The greater the danger, the greater the glory.

You were given the problems you have because you can solve them.You were given the burdens you have because you can carry them.You were given the trials you have because you can overcome them.You were given the opponents you have because you can beat them.You were given the enemies you have because you can conquer them.

They said you would fall,but were surprised when you were rising.The said you would fail,but were surprised when you were succeeding.They said you would break,but were surprised when you kept it together.The said you would deteriorate,but were surprised when you were flourishing.

Stand up.Stand out.Stand firm.Stand strong.

Dream with all of your mind.Work with all of your heart.Persevere with all of your strength.Succeed with all of your soul.

Perfectionists are patient,the diligent are persevering,and the relentless are successful.

I can conquer my fears.I can overcome my weaknesses.I can master my failures.I can survive my disappointments.I can beat my obstacles.I can endure my trials.I am strong.I am able.I am gifted.I am special.I am exceptional.

If your dreams are priceless, they are worth more than your pain.

Today’s caterpillars are tomorrow’s butterflies.

We are only failures in life when give up and stop trying.If you fail, get up and try again.

Perseverance is the enemy of doubt.

Magically, hopelessness gives rise to profound hope.

The gift of life, gives you the greatest opportunity to live and chance to rise above any situation. With hopeful attitude you can overcome any struggle.

It is never easy to endure pain nor uncomfortable situation. It is seems easy to quit to avoid the pain.If you quit you will suffer later. It is far better to endure the pain now and enjoy later. Life is all about endurance.

The moment you learn the lesson, the test will be over.

God will only push you off a cliff if He's going to give you wings to fly.

The soul's hands carry the heart's burdens.

The greatest privileges:You are saved.You are a child of Most High God.You are co-heirs with Christ.You share in Christ suffering, life adversities.You share in Christ glory, strength of will and survival of life's difficulties.

Keep learning, keep learning!

You have got what it takes to live your dreams.

A small tree with large roots will last longer than a large tree with small roots.

You must see challenges as virtues of opportunities for personal development. You will then have the strength to overcome the challenge.

We can't help but rejoice despite the circumstance.

It is silly to think they all achieved it "just like that". nothing in life is so easy, that is a fact.Behind the scenes were tears and pain,they stumbled and fell but got up again. They heard a voice, firm and true"Muster yourself you'll make it through"Steadied by a hand they arose to dancein the turmoil and storm with perseverance At the end, it came upon them; a light so brightsuccess was theirs: it was their right!

Personal struggles, mistakes, and perseverance are part of every person’s life story. A proper mindset can turn failure into a gift. Specific human qualities such as intelligence and adaptive skills can be cultivated through applied effort to assist a person overcome a resounding failure. Each person would be wise to ask how does a person cope – grapple – with failure? We derive strength from our struggles.

May your hope keep you joyful.

There is no better place as better as where God has placed you, be it good or bad, for His better reasons. Just keep calm and be humble and diligent enough to learn the better and real reasons that shall take and place you at the best place He wants to place you! If you don’t understand the lessons, ask Him for the reasons. If He answers you fine, if not, just keep going and keep learning the lessons. You shall definitely get a good understanding in the end!

The P's of life: Positive, Passionate and Persistent life.

Yours are the only shoes made to walk your journey.

There has never been any great person who never met great trials and oppositions but their patience, tenacity, endurance and perseverance saw them to the end as great people

Be original and don’t be afraid to stand out. Never downplay your capabilities. Everybody won’t believe in you and everybody won’t rejoice with you, and that’s quite alright. Self-motivation, self-love, and self-determination will guide you through. ALWAYS believe in yourself because that’s what truly matters most.

Eternal virtues like perseverance is what should be our focus and not miracles.

Earnestly and persistently pursue your dreams.

The P's of life:Passion, Persistence, Perseverance.

Do not let the fear of unknown deter you from trying.Keep trying until you succeed.

You don’t have to wait for a storm to pass to paint your own rainbow.

When they try to judge you,remember, they themselves are judged.When they try to condemn you,remember, they themselves are condemned.When they try to break you,remember, they themselves are broken.When they try to hurt you,remember, they themselves are hurting.

That’s the key to walking through the Wall.... You have to first see it as not being a Wall, even though everyone you know still sees it as a Wall.

If rocks did not persevere under heat and pressure, they would never become diamonds.

Step by step a mountain is conquered.

Beautiful souls are shaped by ugly experiences.

Throw a champion into the ocean, and he’ll swim.Throw a champion into the pit, and he’ll climb.Throw him off a cliff, and he’ll grow wings.Throw him into a furnace, and he’ll become gold.

The strength to move forward when others stop, to keep going when others turn back, is the key to unlocking your greatest potential.

Few great things are achieved effortlessly.

Stars are not praised for shining during the day, but at night.

It is perseverance that leads to great accomplishments.

t is silly to think they all achieved it "just like that". nothing in life is so easy, that is a fact.Behind the scenes were tears and pain,they stumbled and fell but got up again. They heard a voice, firm and true"Muster yourself you'll make it through"Steadied by a hand they arose to dancein the turmoil and storm with perseverance At the end, it came upon them; a light so brightsuccess was theirs: it was their right!

The spirit of perseverance and persistence will calm mighty storms.

If you don't know what to do, do what you know and soon, what you're supposed to do will feel more appealing.

The world of possibilities await the person who dares.

Stay up... 'till you come up... when you come up stay up!

We don't posses time. But we can own whatever we do with it.

I have come to learn, that when people of money and power organize to set upon to break a person they seek to silence, and the person seems but a shadow of what they were, under the endless barrage, in the end when laid to rest, the dignity, compassion and presence of the person somehow endures, and their words awaken to speak clearer than before.As if torches ignite, when their flame is gone,and the light of their truth,Is brilliantly lit and once more born.

The person who is wrapped up in God keeps moving. That is the difference between a Spirit on fire and a Spirit that's burning out. From the book: Removing Your Shame Label.

Writing is like exercise. You have to work at it to see results.

The future glory far outweigh the present troubles.

When your world gets stripped down to nothing you may feel empty and naked—but this is when your space can be filled with what is new and maybe even upgraded." Dr. Jacinta Mpalyenkana

Lovely flowers sometimes bloom in ugly places.

Moving rocks today strengthens you for moving mountains tomorrow.

Today's tears water tomorrow's gardens.

Your back may be pushed against the wall, but your brain is not.

Broken pencils still write beautiful songs.