In 2017, it’s discouraging that it seems like we’re going backward. And that’s not just because of Trump; that’s because we, as humans, condone discrimination; it’s a human issue. It’s part of something bigger.

Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property… Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them.

The truth is, you are either here to enlighten or to discourage.

Tomorrow!’ What possibilities there are in that word. No matter how discouraging today, how gloomy with dark clouds, with terrors and illness and death, there’s always Tomorrow, with its promise of better things. Let us think then of Death as but one more tomorrow, filled with infinite promise and fulfillment.

I loved her against reason, against promise, against peace, against hope, against happiness, against all discouragement that could be.

I just want to tell you college kids that I know sometimes it gets discouraging because you see people around your age making money on Instagram. Don’t get discouraged. Just see it as my wealth and my richness is on layaway

Remember no man is really defeated unless he is discouraged.

Let your Discourse with Men of Business be Short and Comprehensive.

The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, ‘O God, forgive me,’ or ‘Help me.

A lot of people become discouraged too soon. The name of the game is, you’ve got to be relentless

Keep your mind closed against all people who depress or discourage you in anyway.

Don’t let the negativity given to you by the world disempower you. Instead give to yourself that which empowers you

To do the useful thing, to say the courageous thing, to contemplate the beautiful thing: that is enough for one man’s life.

I am good. You know what, you’re a lousy kindergarten teacher. I’ve seen those finger-paintings you bring home and they suck

Instead of letting your hardships and failures discourage or exhaust you, let them inspire you. Let them make you even hungrier to succeed.