The winds of tribulation, which blow out some men's candles of commitment, only fan the fires of faith of others.

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Life is like an ice-cream cone, you have to lick it one day at a time. — Charles M. Schulz

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Man is not, by nature, deserving of all that he wants. When we think that we are automatically entitled to something, that is when we start walking all over others to get it. ― Criss Jami

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Your pain is a school unto itself–– and your joy a lovely temple. ― Aberjhani

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Only fool keeps mocking perseverance. ― Toba Beta

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Adversity is the first path to truth.

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Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing that we see too late the one that is open.

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The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose. — Ernie Banks

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The real test of love is loving those who we feel are the hardest ones to love. ― Criss Jami

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Sometimes the things that seem to be adversities turn out to be opportunities in disguise.

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