Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Suffering creates strong souls and massive characters. Scars are signs of survival and strength.
- In plain terms
- Hardship makes people stronger and leaves marks on them.
- What can you take from it?
- Hardship can build strength and character.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How has hardship shaped you?
- Is strength always worth the cost?
Another view
Not everyone emerges strong from suffering.
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