Strength lies in differences, not in similarities.” – Stephen Covey

Power over others is weakness disguised as strength.” – Eckhart Tolle

There is an invisible strength within us; when it recognizes two opposing objects of desire, it grows stronger.” – Rumi

Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from doing what you can do.” ~ John Wooden

“Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.” ~ Pamela Vaull Starr

. “No one is perfect – that’s why pencils have erasers.”  ~ Wolfgang Riebe

“Only surround yourself with people who will lift you higher.”  ~ Oprah Winfrey

“Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That’s why we call it ‘The Present.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt

“Row, row, row your boat. Gently down the stream. Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, life is but a dream.” ~ Alice Munro

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you have imagined.” ~ Henry David Thoreau

Don’t limit your challenges, challenge your limits.” — Jerry Dunn

“I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” —Michael Jordan

“The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination.” —Tommy Lasorda

“The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides a champion from someone who is not a champion.”— Arnold Schwarzenegger seven-time Mr. Olympia

“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” —Steve Prefontaine

“Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can’t.” —Jerry Rice

“What hurts today makes you stronger tomorrow.”— Jay Cutler, pro bodybuilder and four-time Mr. Olympia

If you think lifting is dangerous, try being weak. Being weak is dangerous.”— Bret Contreras, sports scientist

With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

“Good, better, best. Never let it rest. ‘Til your good is better and your better is best.” ~ St. Jerome

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” ~ Helen Keller 

I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” ~ Michael Jordan