Thoughts Of Inspiration 1
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Persistence and determination alone lead to success; talent and education are not enough. It is best to face life's difficulties with a cheerful heart, friendly manner, and willingness to help others. While suffering is universal, learning to cope with hardship and accept life's lessons makes one capable of growth and positive change.
Thoughts Of Inspiration 1
- 1. *PRESS ON Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education alone will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. * A Cheerful Heart "`Tis well to walk with a cheerful heart Wherever our fortunes call, With a friendly glance and an open hand And a gentle word for all. Since life is a thorny and difficult path Where toil is the portion of man, We all should endeavor, while passing along To make it as smooth as we can." * Ca p a b l e of G r o w t h Pearl S. Buck observed that "we learn as much from sorrow as from joy, as much from illness as from health, as much from handicap as from advantage¡ªand, indeed, perhaps more. "Suffering and pain and confusion are realities in the lives of us all¡ªbut in learning to cope without losing hope, in learning from those realities and accepting the lessons learned in humility and patience, we become capable of growth, re-creation, transformation¡ªand resurrection."