“The longer the trial to which God subjects you, the greater the goodness in comforting you during the time of the trial and in the exaltation after the combat.”
"I recommend calm and calm all the time."
- Padre Pio
Balance
"Endeavor to unite the simplicity of children with the prudence of adults."
- Padre Pio
Balance
"Do not be so given to the activity of Martha as to forget the silence of Mary. May the Virgin who so well reconciled the one with the other be your sweet model and inspiration."
- Padre Pio
Balance
"In the spiritual life he who does not advance goes backward. It happens as with a boat which always must go ahead. If it stands still the wind will blow it back."
- Padre Pio
Personal Growth
"Have courage and do not fear the assaults of the Devil. Remember this forever; it is a healthy sign if the devil shouts and roars around your conscience since this shows that he is not inside your will."
- Padre Pio
Courage
"Don’t stop when you’re tired. Stop when you’re done."
- Unknown
Perseverance
"He that can have patience can have what he will."
- Benjamin Franklin
Perseverance
"You just can’t beat the person who never gives up."
- Babe Ruth
Perseverance
"What I've learned from running is that the time to push hard is when you're hurting like crazy and you want to give up. … Success is often just around the corner."
- James Dyson
Perseverance
"Never give up because great things take time."
- Adrian Williams
Perseverance