Inspirational Quotes - Part One - From ((( Obayan )))

[-Stephen-]

"Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them -- every day begin the task anew."
Saint Francis de Sales


"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved."
Helen Keller

"The greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion. The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being."
Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama

[TackingIntoTheWind]

Thanks a million for these, particularly the first one, and particularly today! My patience with myself, and courage that I can be the kind of person I want to be, or even cope with the world at all, have taken a bit of a beating today.
But, by the Grace of God, tomorrow I will " Begin the task anew ".