A certain amount of opposition is a great help to a man. Kites rise against, not with, the wind. Even a head wind is better than none. No man ever worked his passage anywhere in a dead calm.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Resistance helps people grow; working against challenges is necessary for progress.
- In plain terms
- You need obstacles to succeed, not calm.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace challenges as fuel for achievement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How has resistance helped you?
- What challenges are you facing?
Another view
Some resistance is destructive rather than helpful.
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