He who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep, pain that cannot forget, falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God.

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The words of truth are simple.

The words of truth are simple.

Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.

Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.

God loves to help him who strives to help himself.

God loves to help him who strives to help himself.

Destiny waits alike for the free man as well as for him enslaved by another's might.

Destiny waits alike for the free man, as well as for him enslaved by another's might.

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