In difficult times, people ...

In difficult times, people too often lose the ability to face the future optimistically. They begin to think about their tomorrow's negatively. They forget that the tough times will pass. They concentrate on the problems of today rather than on the opportunities of tomorrow. In so doing, they not only lose the potential of today, they also throw away the beauty of tomorrow.
 Robert H. Schuller

Quotes from the same author

Every person is responsible for all the good within the scope of his abilities, and for no more, and none can tell whose sphere is the largest.
 Robert H. Schuller
Start small; Think possibilities; Reach beyond your known abilities; Invest all you have in your dream; Visualize miracles; Expect to experience success.
 Robert H. Schuller
When faced with a mountain, I WILL NOT QUIT! I will keep on striving until I climb over, find a pass through, tunnel underneath, or simply stay and turn the mountain into a gold mine with God's help!
 Robert H. Schuller
Again and again, the impossible problem is solved when we see that the problem is only a tough decision waiting to be made.
 Robert H. Schuller
Never underestimate your problem or your ability to deal with it.
 Robert H. Schuller