Quotes about Challenge

We should give heed to what has been said by the heathen poet: "Do not yield to evils but proceed more boldly against them."15

It is historically and biologically true that there can be no birth and growth without birth and growing pains. Whenever there is the emergence of the new we confront the recalcitrance of the old. So the tensions which we witness in the world today are indicative of the fact that a new world order is being born and an old order is passing away.

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

He clutched his hands into a ball, praying, Why, God, why? I've been a faithful servant and served my church well. So why do You feel the need to test me? Actually, punish would be a more apt description.

certainly lived through more troubles than Tina, though Tina's own life couldn't be considered an easy one.

The West is different than where we came from. It's a land that demands strength of people. A land that tests courage. With the muscles in our backs and the brains in our heads, we can do whatever we want out here, and I intend to accept that challenge and grow strong enough to belong in this wild and rich land.

He created us for adventure, not ease.

Conquering hills today prepares you for conquering mountains tomorrow.

Danger is opportunity's seer.

Rising amateurs always intimidate falling masters.

The biggest trees look intimidating until you swing your axe.

The great compete not only against others, but against themselves.