“When we face seemingly insurmountable obstacles in the fulfillment of righteous responsibilities, we should remember that when we are involved in the work of the Lord, the obstacles before us are never as great as the power behind us. We should reach out and climb. Handholds will only be found by hands that are outstretched. Footholds are only for feet that are on the move.” ShouldHandsRememberFacesMovingFoundBehindsResponsibilityLordFeetInvolvedAdversityObstaclesFulfillmentClimbsReach OutRighteousInsurmountable Author:Dallin H. Oaks
“I think we need a very, very serious effort, primarily through tax policy to provide incentives and encouragement for people to save and invest and expand their businesses and to create more jobs. The kind of thing we did in the early Reagan years, 30 years ago. I think that's essential.” PeopleThinkingNeedsYearsKindJobsEffortPolicySeriousTaxesEssentialsYears AgoEncouragementIncentives Author:Dick Cheney
“Being human, we would expel from our lives physical pain and mental anguish and assure ourselves of continual ease and comfort, but if we were to close the doors upon sorrow and distress, we might be excluding our greatest friends and benefactors. Suffering can make saints of people as they learn patience, long-suffering, and self-mastery.” PeopleIfsHumansLongSelfMightPainSufferingOur LivesDoorsSorrowComfortAdversitySaintEaseMasteryDistressBeing HumanAnguishSelf MasteryPhysical PainBenefactorsLong Suffering Author:Spencer W. Kimball
“Regarding trials, including of our faith and patience, there are no exemptions-only variations.” AdversityIncludingTrialsVariationExemptionFaith And Patience Author:Neal A. Maxwell
“Adversity is the mother of progress.” MotherProgressAdversity Book:Collected Works Source: Collected Works
“Behold a contest worthy of a god, a brave man matched in conflict with adversity.” MenConflictAdversityBraveWorthyContestsBrave ManMatched Author:Seneca the Younger
“If you watch how nature deals with adversity, continually renewing itself, you can't help but learn.” IfsHelpingNatureDealsWatchesEncouragementAdversityEnlightening Author:Bernie Siegel
“I went through so many things personally, emotionally and mentally during that time off that I know that I'm better for it now and I think I'm a better athlete because of that.” ThinkingKnowsSportsPsychologyAthleteTime OffSports Psychology Author:Libby Trickett