Jim Rodgers

High school English teacher for 27 years, former D3 All-American football player at Eureka College. Huge fan of Alabama football, father of 3 (and 1 big dog)

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The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man be perfected without trials.

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The purest ore is produced from the hottest furnace, and the brightest thunderbolt is elicited from the darkest storm.

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Difficulties strengthen the mind,
as well as labor does the body.

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A gentleman can withstand hardships; it is only the small man who, when submitted to them, is swept off his feet. http://t.co/2C74DxYPc3

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Wisely improve the present, it is thine. Go forth to meet the shadowy future without fear and with a manly heart.

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Adversity is wont to reveal genius, prosperity to hide it.

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It has been my philosophy of life that difficulties vanish when faced boldly.
Isaac Asimov

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There is no education like adversity.

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The virtue lies in the struggle, not in the prize.

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Nurture your mind with great thoughts. To believe in the heroic makes heroes. http://t.co/2C74DxYPc3

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Either attempt it not, or succeed.

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A loving heart is the truest wisdom.

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You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.
Wayne Gretzky

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First say to yourself what you would be;
and then do what you have to do.

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Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true.
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Men do less than they ought,
unless they do all they can.

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We are still masters of our fate.
We are still captains of our souls.

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Knowing is not enough; we must apply.
Willing is not enough; we must do.

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Believe with all of your heart that you will do what you were made to do.

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Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
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