Ian RankinHardship bred a bitter, quickfire humour and resilience to all but the most terminal of life's tragedies.
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When asked the question, “What is the secret to a long and successful life?”, Nelson Mandela answered: “Hardship bred a bitter, quickfire humour and resilience to all but the most terminal of life's tragedies.” This is true. Hardship and tragedy – even death – give us the opportunity to see life in a whole new way. It’s hard not to smile when you think about it: life is full of adventure and opportunities and you don’t have to be afraid of anything if you believe in yourself.
Source: The Black Book
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