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What does it mean?
Victory and joy come from struggle and sacrifice.
In plain terms
Victory comes from struggle, joy from suffering, redemption from sacrifice.
What can you take from it?
Expect hardship to achieve meaningful results.

Where it applies

  • activism
  • personal growth
  • national liberation

Putting it to work

  • prepare for struggle
  • value sacrifice
  • persist through hardship

Questions to consider

  • What sacrifice are you making for victory?
  • How do you find joy in struggle?

Another view

Suffering does not always lead to victory.

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