“It takes courage to become authentic. So many talk about the light but not enough speak the truth about the struggles it takes to get there and the tools to overcome it all.”

You only benefit from books if you can give something back to them. What I mean is, if you approach them in the spirit of a duel, so you can both wound and be wounded, so you are willing to argue, to overcome and be overcome, and grow richer by what you have learned, not only in the book, but in life, or by being able to make something of your work.

“We had our share of trouble today, but that's natural in development. This was the first real endurance test. We encountered trouble, but nothing we couldn't overcome.”

“I always tell him he's a good player, and you can't let one game determine your career. Good players overcome bad games.”

“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. Please remember that your difficulties do not define you. They simply strengthen your ability to overcome.”

“The boy who is going to make a great man must not make up his mind merely to overcome a thousand obstacles, but to win in spite of a thousand repulses and defeats.”

“It helps when somebody is holding them accountable and encouraging them. Some of them have been beaten down so badly that they don't think they can overcome.”

“I believe if we human beings keep our self-confidence and determination and use wisdom properly, I think we have the ability to overcome problems.”

“When you build things that are below flood elevations you now have to do engineering to try to overcome what Mother Nature normally tries to do.”

“These champions have overcome more than many of us can even imagine. Each testifies of the strength of these kids and the outstanding caregivers who have changed their lives.”