What is difficulty? Only a word indicating the degree of strength requisite for accomplishing particular objects; a mere notice of the necessity for exertion; a bugbear to children and fools; only a stimulus to men

Quote by Samuel Warren

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What is difficulty? Only a word indicating the degree of strength requisite for accomplishing particular...

What is difficulty? Only a word indicating the degree of strength requisite for accomplishing particular...

You think it more difficult to turn air into wine than to turn wine into...

You think it more difficult to turn air into wine than to turn wine into...

All things are difficult before they were easy

All things are difficult before they were easy

The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to...

Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to...

There are two ways of meeting difficulties: You alter the difficulties or you alter yourself...

There are two ways of meeting difficulties: You alter the difficulties or you alter yourself...

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because...

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because...

The chain of wedlock is so heavy that it takes two to carry it -...

The chain of wedlock is so heavy that it takes two to carry it -...

Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success.

Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success.

Great leadership does not mean running away from reality. Sometimes the hard truths might just...

Great leadership does not mean running away from reality. Sometimes the hard truths might just...

There is no difficulty that can not be defeated. There is no victory that can...

There is no difficulty that can not be defeated. There is no victory that can...

To strive with difficulties, and to conquer them, is the highest human felicity.

To strive with difficulties, and to conquer them, is the highest human felicity.

The most difficult thing in the world is to start a career known only for...

The most difficult thing in the world is to start a career known only for...

The difficulties you meet will resolve themselves as you advance. Proceed, and light will dawn,...

The difficulties you meet will resolve themselves as you advance. Proceed, and light will dawn,...

Out of difficulties grow miracles.

Out of difficulties grow miracles.

Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to...

Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to...

I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing...

I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing...

Where there is no difficulty there is no praise

Where there is no difficulty there is no praise

Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit.

Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit.

Great effort is required to arrest decay and restore vigor. One must exercise proper deliberation,...

Great effort is required to arrest decay and restore vigor. One must exercise proper deliberation,...