You learn things in adversity that you would never have discovered without trouble. There is always a seed of hope.
Og MandinoRead
I can accomplish far more than I have, and I will, for why would the miracle which produced me end with my birth? Why can I not extend that miracle to my deeds of today?
Interpretation
The quote speaks to the potential for personal growth and achievement beyond one's current state.
Og Mandino's quote emphasizes the limitless potential of an individual's capabilities, suggesting that the extraordinary nature of one's existence should inspire continuous growth and accomplishment. It encourages us to reflect on our achievements and recognize that we can create even greater miracles through our actions and efforts beyond mere existence.
In practice
In a motivational speech aimed at students to encourage them to pursue their passions.
You learn things in adversity that you would never have discovered without trouble. There is always a seed of hope.
Why do we continue to breed little minds who can find no recompense for their own failures other than to belittle and mock the talents, even the dress, of others? When will everyone realize that we are all equal in the eyes of God?
The only certain means of success is to render more and better service than is expected of you, no matter what the task may be. This is a habit followed by all successful people since the beginning of time. Therefore I saith the surest way to doom yourself to mediocrity is to perform only the work for which you are paid.
Only God can shape a flower, but any foolish child can pull it to pieces.
Each day is a special gift from God, and while life may not always be fair, you must never allow the pains, hurdles, and handicaps of the moment to poison your attitude and plans for yourself and your future.
Obstacles are necessary for success because in selling, as in all careers of importance, victory comes only after many struggles and countless defeats. Yet each struggle, each defeat, sharpens your skills and strengths, your courage and your endurance, your ability and your confidence and thus each obstacle is a comrade-in-arms forcing you to become better... or quit. Each rebuff is an opportunity to move forward; turn away from them, avoid them, and you throw away your future.
When you run the marathon, you run against the distance, not against the other runners and not against the time.
Look, I'm a coach, I'm not Harry Potter. He is magical, but in reality there is no magic. Magic is fiction and football is real.
We know that progress is not inevitable. But neither was victory upon these beaches. Now, as then, the inner voice tells us to stand up and move forward. Now, as then, free people must choose.
If you write one story, it may be bad; if you write a hundred, you have the odds in your favor.
You must make, always. You must act, if you believe something. Talking about acting is like boasting about pictures you're going to paint. The most terrible bad form.
You can have an impact anywhere you are.
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