By Someonewise 
Giving up is easy; holding on is tough.
Dying is easy; living with purpose is tough.
Falling is easy; rising again is tough.
Breaking is easy; rebuilding is tough.
Quitting is easy; continuing is tough.
Hating is easy; forgiving is tough.
Blaming is easy; taking responsibility is tough.
Dreaming is easy; achieving is tough.
Loving is easy; staying committed is tough.
Speaking is easy; understanding is tough.
Reacting is easy; staying calm is tough.
Complaining is easy; changing things is tough.
Losing hope is easy; believing again is tough.
Walking away is easy; working through it is tough.
Existing is easy; truly living is tough.