“The man who is swimming against the stream knows the strength of it.” — Woodrow Wilson

“For all your days be prepared, and meet them ever alike. When you are the anvil, bear — when you are the hammer, strike.” — Edwin Markham

“Difficulty is the excuse history never accepts.” — Edward R. Murrow

“You always think another time would have been ideal for you; the reality is there was no novocaine when you went to the dentist.” — Woody Allen