Some day, in years to come, you will be wrestling with the great temptation, or trembling under the great sorrow of your life. But the real struggle is here, now, in these quiet weeks. Now it is being decided whether, in the day of your supreme sorrow or temptation, you shall miserably fail or gloriously conquer. Character cannot be made except by a steady, long continued process.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Character is built quietly over time, deciding your ability to handle future trials.
- In plain terms
- Character is built quietly now to help you later.
- What can you take from it?
- Build character daily for future challenges.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you build character now?
- What future test are you preparing for?
Another view
It assumes consistency is possible for everyone regardless of circumstances.
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