From the Wandering Spartan:

Anything that deprives man of struggle, or denies him the chance to prove himself, consigns him to an emasculating, low-vril state of decay.

Adopt at once the principle of eternal struggle and declare war against all things tame and base, for your life, no, your very soul depends on it.

Steadiness, fortitude and strength of character. Resilience, perseverance in the face of difficulties.

Never more important to remember than today.