About This Quote
This quote is often attributed to Nelson Mandela, but it is actually a creation of writer Pamela Druckerman, who wrote the book Bringing Up Bébé. According to her, the quote was said by a woman who suffered through several tragedies in her life. She lost her father, mother, and husband all within just one year. However, she chose to look at each of her tragedies as an opportunity for strength rather than simply pain.
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