Edmund Burke Quotes

A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.

Greatness is not measured by what a man or woman accomplishes, but by the opposition he or she has overcome to reach his goals.

To the stars through thorns.

I know exactly what it is like to fight against the odds and to overcome adversity.

What makes one heroic? - Going out to meet at the same time one's highest suffering and one's highest hope.

I am climbing a difficult road; but the glory gives me strength.

The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.

Greatness comes from fear. Fear can either shut us down and we go home, or we fight through it.

I look for struggle in the roles I choose - struggle and perseverance.

Sometimes even to live is an act of courage.

Success is not measured by what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds.

It is surmounting difficulties that makes heroes.

The bravest sight in the world is to see a great man struggling against adversity.

Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air.

True courage is like a kite; a contrary wind raises it higher.

All great and honorable actions are accompanied with great difficulties, and must be both enterprised and overcome with answerable courages.

Sail against the wind.

You cannot understand a man’s work by what he has accomplished but by what he has overcome in accomplishing it.

I like to overcome great challenges.

I think we all face situations in life, where we are not sure if we will be able to make it. I have been through such experiences and for me, the real hero is the one who rises above obstacles.

Not many people get up after a setback or two. But those who do make the impossible come true.

The task must be made difficult, for only the difficult inspires the noble-hearted.

The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.

I was raised to face any challenge.

Success is never so interesting as struggle