Jack GilbertWe must have the stubbornness to accept our gladness in the ruthless furnace of this world.
About This Quote
I used to think that I was a strong person, but after reading this quote, I began to realize that even the strongest people falter sometimes. We all have our moments of weakness where we fall down and feel defeated. It’s something that happens to everyone, even the strongest of us. It’s not easy to keep fighting when you are not sure you will succeed. But one thing is for sure, it is better to be knocked down than not try at all.
Source: Refusing Heaven
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