Do not then be afraid of defeat. You are never so near to victory as when defeated in a good cause. The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is that one comes from a strong will, and the other comes from a strong won't. Adversity, if for no other reason, is of benefit, since it is sure to bring a season of sober reflection. Men see clearer at such times.
Storms purify the atmosphere.
The mother's heart is the child's schoolroom. God asks no person whether he or she will accept life. That is not the choice. You must take it. The only choice is how.