Difficult Quotes - Page 2

Nothing is more difficult, in my opinion, than to avoid something that fundamentally attracts you.

You're trying to escape from your difficulties, and there never is any escape from difficulties, never. They have to be faced and fought.

Plan for what is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small.

It is difficult to practice obedience; but it is even more difficult to practice leadership.

Anyone can see the adversity in a difficult situation, but it takes a stronger person to see the opportunity.

Everyone must correct his own self; this is something more difficult to cope with, but it is not impossible.

It certainly was difficult to sell NAFTA because it's always difficult to sell open markets.

Recognizing the good, not just in one's own personal circumstances, but in the world, makes anything possible. When I am asked about the important characteristics of leadership, being of good, positive mind is at the top of my list. If a leader can focus on the meritorious characteristics of other people and try to play to their strengths as well as find value in even the most difficult situation, she can inspire hope and faith in others and motivate them to move forward.

In the construction of a country, it is not the practical workers but the idealists and planners that are difficult to find.

Soldiers expect the noncommissioned officer to be technically proficient, up front, and honest with them. Soldiers must know that NCOs care, that they can approach the NCO for guidance and direction, and that NCOs can make things happen when a difficult situation arises.

Thinking begins when you ask really difficult questions.

There is nothing more difficult to measure than the value of visible emotion.

There is nothing more difficult than talking about music.

Being called very, very difficult is the beginning of success. Until you're called very, very difficult you're really nobody at all.

Your practice should be strengthened by the difficult situations you encounter, just as a bonfire in a strong wind is not blown out, but blazes even brighter.

Endure what is difficult to endure and to suffer what is difficult to suffer.

To understand is difficult; to act is easy.

Life is a tide; float on it. Go down with it and go up with it, but be detached. Then it is not difficult.

Anyone who makes the life of Jewish people difficult or grievous, as did the Pharaoh, as did Hitler, will be cursed by God.

The most difficult thing about being humble is not being able to brag about it.

Good checklists, on the other hand are precise. They are efficient, to the point, and easy to use even in the most difficult situations. They do not try to spell out everything--a checklist cannot fly a plane. Instead, they provide reminders of only the most critical and important steps--the ones that even the highly skilled professional using them could miss. Good checklists are, above all, practical.

The most important of all the commandments of God is that one that you are having the most difficulty keeping today.

The simpler the assignment, the more difficult the solution.

Life's difficulties are merely necessary roughage.

Stop thinking about your difficulties, whatever they are, and start thinking about God instead.