Some minds seem almost to create themselves, springing up under every disadvantage and working their solitary but irresistible way through a thousand obstacles.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Resilient individuals can succeed and grow despite facing many hardships.
- In plain terms
- Some people grow strong and succeed even when life is hard.
- What can you take from it?
- Obstacles do not have to stop your progress.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What obstacles have you overcome?
Another view
Some disadvantages are systemic and harder to overcome alone.
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