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| "I have walked that long road to freedom. I have tried not to falter; I have made missteps along the way. But I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come. But I can rest only for a moment, for with freedom comes responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not yet ended." |
| "Because of circulation problems caused by his childhood accident, Cunningham needed nearly an hour to prepare for a race. He first had to massage his legs and he then required a long warmup period. Despite the fact that smoke bothered him, he turned in outstanding performances at Madison Square Garden, where he won 22 indoor miles." |
| Erin Gruwell's story is so remarkable it's being made into a major motion picture. Six years ago, she was an idealistic 23 year-old English teacher, leading a racially divided class in Long Beach, California. Erin says most of her students "hated me and hated each other." After intercepting a racially charged note passed between students, Erin immediately threw her lesson plan away. Her wish for a peaceful resolution turned into a journey that not only changed her students, but the world around them. |
| "Two years ago my husband left me. When he walked out I felt like my life was over. There was so much pain. I had built up an image from childhood, I'm sure, that the perfect role in life was that of wife. And when I was no longer a wife it was almost as if I were an empty shell and there was no value in me." |
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| These stories are here to prove us that there are no limits if we take the decision to persevere no matter what.We have to learn that we should all develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success. |
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