No man ought to lay a cross upon himself, or to adopt tribulation, as is done in popedom; but if a cross or tribulation come upon him, then let him suffer it patiently, and know that it is good and profitable for him. - Martin Luther

Flowers never emit so sweet and strong a fragrance as before a storm. When a storm approaches thee, be as fragrant as a sweet-smelling flower. - Jean Paul Richter

Having is not so pleasing a thing as wanting, it may not be logical but it is often true. - Mr. Spock, Star Trek

I have woven a parachute out of everything broken. - William Stafford

I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind.

Some come from ahead and some come from behind.

But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see.

Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!

- Dr. Seuss

The misfortunes of mankind are of varied plumage. - Aeschylus, The Suppliant Maidens

I don't like people who have never fallen or stumbled. Their virtue is lifeless and it isn't of much value. Life hasn't revealed its beauty to them. - Boris Pasternak