“I returned and saw under the sun that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to the intelligent, nor favor to those with knowledge, but time and chance happen to them all.” - Ecclesiastes 9:11
“We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope.”- Romans 5:3–4
“Did We not expand for you your chest?
And We removed from you your burden
Which had weighed upon your back
And raised high for you your reputation.
For indeed, with hardship comes ease.
Indeed, with hardship comes ease.
So when you have finished your duties, then stand up for worship.
And direct your longing toward your Lord.”
-Surah Al-Inshirah 94:5–6
