In a matter of weeks, he had learned that without suffering and doubt, there can be no whole human being.

Sinclair Lewis
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In a matter of weeks, he had learned that without suffering and doubt, there can be no whole human being. This quote shows us that there is no substitute to the power of doubt and suffering, because these things allow us to grow as a person. In a matter of weeks, he was able to transform from a boy full of hate and anger into a mature person who was able to learn from his mistakes.

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