Every great work, every big accomplishment, has been brought into manifestation through holding to the vision, and often just before the big achievement, comes apparent failure and discouragement.

Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion.

Suffering becomes beautiful when anyone bears great calamities with cheerfulness, not through insensibility but through greatness of mind.

Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones.

Great dreams of great dreamers are always transcended.

The great thing in the world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.

Many great actions are committed in small struggles.

Bitter experience has taught us how fundamental our values are and how great the mission they represent.

A constant struggle, a ceaseless battle to bring success from inhospitable surroundings, is the price of all great achievements.