I adore quotes, especially when they’re by people I know and love. Here are a few of my favorites:

“I cannot find either in scripture or in history, a strong-willed individual whom God used greatly until He allowed them to be hurt deeply.” - Charles Swindoll

“We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of disclipine or the pain of regret.  The difference is disclipine weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.” - Jim Rohn

“I had spent my whole adult life studying just the right things and doing just the right things to be qualified and ready. I was God’s workmanship long before I knew what the good work was that He was preparing in advance for me. But when I got there and started doing it, it was entirely obvious that that was the plan. I believe that God has a plan for everyone and that He is shaping you and giving you the exact experiences and information you will need to do His perfect will. I also believe that you will know it when you see it, and that when you accept it, you’ll never look back with regret.” - Carolyn Dirksen, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Lee University (my alma mater)