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Quote of the Day: On Keeping Ease in its Place

I admire people who have overcome difficulties to achieve. I find so few people today that can stand any adversity - people whine and complain at the slightest inconvenience. In the past character seemed to matter more, and Helen Keller was one such person of character. She said: 

"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved."  - Helen Keller

Published Friday, July 03, 2009 8:07 AM by Buck Woody
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Friday, July 03, 2009 3:21 PM by mar5604

# Finding meaning through suffering

Thank you for posting this quote. In attempting to overcome a physical issue, I am beginning to find the truth of what Helen learned. For awhile the temptation to give up was great, but it seems that there is a greater purpose in suffering. Even if I have difficulty in finding a job, something will have changed in me. Life still has meaning, and perhaps even more now.

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