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The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the w

The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the weak becomes a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong. – Thomas Carlyle

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The depth of our despair measures what capability and height of claim we have to hope. – Thomas Carlyle

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Despair
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Foolish men imagine that because judgment for an evil thing is delayed, there is no justice but only accident here below. Judgment for an evil thing is many times delayed some day or two, some century or two, but it is sure as life, it is sure as death. – Thomas Carlyle

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