“I was taught that the way of progress was neither swift nor easy.” Marie Curie 1885 – Warsaw, Poland. “Papa, it’s not fair,” cried Marie. “I am smarter than all the boys in my class. I graduated at the top of my class, but there is no need to apply to the University...
“God will not look us over for medals, degrees, or diplomas, but for scars.” Elbert Hubbard Pea Island, North Carolina, June 1878: On the day that 38-year-old Richard Etheredge arrived at...
“Don’t dream small dreams and don’t let your dreams be molded by people who don’t know what you are called to do. Dream bigger dreams, dreams that transcend you and ultimately trust God to help make those dreams come through.” ...
“We can either watch life from the sidelines or actively participate. We can let self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy stop us or we can get in the game.” Christopher Reeve...
“Whatever my lot thou hast taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul.” Horatio Spafford November 24, 1873 – Chicago, Illinois: A telegram from Cardiff, Wales, arrived mid-day at Horatio...
“Trying times are no time to quit trying. The secret of success is to start from scratch and keep on scratching.” John Mason May 27, 1936 – Salinas, California: It had been a tough week for John Steinbeck. He tried to be in good humor...