Even as water carves monuments of stone, so do our thoughts shape our character.
Love is a tender plant; when properly nourished, it becomes sturdy and enduring, but neglected it will soon wither and die.
Notable characters do not alone bear trouble; they use it.
Real character is formed in the midst of the battles of the soul.
No matter what your past has been, your future is spotless.
The master who loved most of all, endured the most and proved his love by his endurance.