Thoughts for the Road: Words of Encouragement

In a recent fun run I just did, I saw something aside from the number of kilometers on the signposts in the road. Several encouraging messages were displayed for all us runners to read as we passed by. I, for one, was inspired by these messages and they helped me persevere as I go through kilometer by kilometer.

That's why I also thought that words, while simple as they seem, have also the power to do great things. They can inspire us. Motivate us. Help us through struggles. Here in a new category, Thoughts for the Road, I want to share many of the inspirational messages, famous quotes, verses, and other sayings from various sources that have come upon my way through the ages. I hope these words will help encourage us not only in running, but also in everyday life.