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A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected wit

A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials. – Chinese Proverb

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Think of your faults the first part of the night when you are awake, and the faults of others the latter part of the night when you are asleep. – Chinese Proverb

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They that sow in tears shall reap joy. Psalms 126:5 – Bible

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The keenest sorrow is to recognize ourselves as the sole cause of all our adversities. – Sophocles

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Flowers never emit so sweet and strong a fragrance as before a storm. When a storm approaches thee, be as fragrant as a sweet-smelling flower. – Jean Paul Richter

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I stand ready to lead us down a different path where were lifted up by our desire to succeed, not dragged down by a resentment of success. – Mitt Romney

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