Across the globe, even in the world's "worst places, " people found ways to turn pain into wisdom and suffering into strength. They made their own actions, their very lives, into a memorial that honored the people they had lost.

Eric Greitens
About This Quote

This quote is basically saying that people who are in the "worst places" can still find a way to cope with life, even if it's a very tough situation.

Source: The Heart And The Fist: The Education Of A Humanitarian, The Making Of A Navy Seal

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