A balanced inner calmness radiates from a peaceful center. It neither craves others' approval nor rejects others' presence. It neither pulls towards nor pushes away. Furthermore, it has a reverent attitude towards life and all its inhabitants.

— Donna Goddard

Accept only the divine self.

— Lailah Gifty Akita

Act as if it was, and it will be.

— Lailah Gifty Akita

A determined soul can never be defeated in life.

— Lailah Gifty Akita

Admitting the weighty problems and staggering disappointments, Christianity affirms that God is able to give us the power to meet them. He is able to give us inner equilibrium to stand tall amid the trials and burdens of life. He is able to provide inner peace amid our outer storms.

— Martin Luther King Jr.

Adversity awakens the spirit of every man.

— Lailah Gifty Akita

Adversity begets spirituality.

— Lailah Gifty Akita

Adversity is awakening of spirit.

— Lailah Gifty Akita

Adversity quickens the mind, awakens the spirit and strength the soul.

— Lailah Gifty Akita

Adversity refined a man like gold.

— Lailah Gifty Akita