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The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.
The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.
The afflictions to which we are accustomed, do not disturb us.
The afflictions to which we are accustomed, do not disturb us.
By afflictions God is spoiling us of what otherwise might have spoiled us. When he makes the world too hot read more
By afflictions God is spoiling us of what otherwise might have spoiled us. When he makes the world too hot for us to hold, we let it go.
Humanity either makes, or breeds, or tolerates all its afflictions.
Humanity either makes, or breeds, or tolerates all its afflictions.
Afflictions sent by providence melt the constancy of the noble minded, but confirm the obduracy of the vile, as the read more
Afflictions sent by providence melt the constancy of the noble minded, but confirm the obduracy of the vile, as the same furnace that liquefies the gold, hardens the clay
Affliction's sons are brothers in distress;
A brother to relieve, how exquisite the bliss!
Affliction's sons are brothers in distress;
A brother to relieve, how exquisite the bliss!
To bear other people's afflictions, everyone has courage and enough to spare.
To bear other people's afflictions, everyone has courage and enough to spare.
With silence only as their benediction,
God's angels come
Where in the shadow of a great affliction,
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With silence only as their benediction,
God's angels come
Where in the shadow of a great affliction,
The soul sits dumb!
I thank God for my handicaps, for through them, I have found myself, my work and my God.
I thank God for my handicaps, for through them, I have found myself, my work and my God.
