I asked for strength and the universe gave me difficulties to make me strong. I asked for wisdom and the universe gave me problems to learn to solve. I asked for prosperity and the universe gave me a brain and brawn to work. I asked for courage and the universe gave me dangers to overcome. I asked for love and the universe gave me people to help. I asked for favours and the universe gave me opportunities. I received nothing I wanted. I received everything I needed.

“To be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” -- Nelson Mandela

“Courage is like a muscle. We strengthen it by use.” -- Ruth Gordon