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At such times, the heart of man turns instictively towards his Maker. In prosperity, and whenever there is nothing to injure or make him afraid, he remembers Him not, and is ready to defy Him; but place him in the midst of dangers, cut him off from human aid, let the grave open before him, then it is, in the time of his tribulation, that the scoffer and unbelieving man turns to God for help, feeling there is no other hope, or refuge, or safety, save in his protecting arm.Solomon Northup
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But, as I know that strength arising from obedience has a way of simplifying things which seem impossible, my will very gladly resolves to attempt this task although the prospect seems to cause my physical nature great distress; for the Lord has not given me strength enough to enable me to wrestle continually both with sickness and with occupations of many kinds without feeling a great physical strain. May He Who has helped me by doing other and more difficult things for me help also in this: in His mercy I put my trust.Unknown
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Learn from the ocean; not fearing turbulence, it uses the wind against it to rise instead.Matshona Dhliwayo
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A leaf has no power to resist when the wind blows, but when life’s storms rage, you do.Matshona Dhliwayo
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Be the calm in someone else’s storm.Matshona Dhliwayo
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Advice to my younger self:1 Start where you are with what you have2 Try not to hurt other people3 Take more chances4 If you fail, keep tryingGermany Kent
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Life, is a chess game you win or loose, but just keep playing.Auliq Ice
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Not only do our trials become classrooms that teach us life’s most profound lessons, they add joy and meaning to daily living.AuliqIce
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Our trials are our greatest teachers, mentors and benefactors.AuliqIce
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We love being mentally strong, but we hate situations that allow us to put our mental strength to good use.Mokokoma Mokhonoana
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It is impossible to graduate from the University of Life with no scars.Matshona Dhliwayo
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Pain teaches you more than pleasure. Failure teaches you more than success. Poverty teaches you more than prosperity. Adversity teaches you more than comfort.Matshona Dhliwayo
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If an opportunity comes dressed in trouble’s apparel, do not scorn it.Matshona Dhliwayo
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If the sky had no tears, the world would have no rainbows.Matshona Dhliwayo
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Only dead leaves allow the wind to blow them to and fro.Matshona Dhliwayo
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Wine had to be grapes first. Diamonds had to be rocks first. Butterflies had to be caterpillars first. Rainbows had to be storms first.Matshona Dhliwayo
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The ugliest storms paint the loveliest rainbows.Matshona Dhliwayo
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A flower blooming in a storm is stronger than a tree blossoming under a rainbow.Matshona Dhliwayo
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The storm only comes to teach you how to skillfully sail your ship.Matshona Dhliwayo
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The rainbow’s colors are hidden in the storm.Matshona Dhliwayo
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I am the bended, but not broken. I am the power of the thunderstorm. I am the beauty in the beast. I am the strength in weakness. I am the confidence in the midst of doubt. I am Her!Kierra C.T. Banks
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Perfume is the scent that pours out of a flower's soul when crushed.Matshona Dhliwayo
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A mighty storm is inconsequential when facing a mighty ship.Matshona Dhliwayo
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A rainbow earns its colors in the storm.Matshona Dhliwayo
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Stars are born out of dark moments.Matshona Dhliwayo
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Extraordinary storms turn average seamen into extraordinary sailors.Matshona Dhliwayo
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Wind either breaks a tree or teaches it to dance.Matshona Dhliwayo
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What you endured was a sign of what you would become.Matshona Dhliwayo
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When life throws trials and tribulations towards you, shield your destiny with courage, faith and perseverance.Unknown
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The Lord doesn't always make our paths smooth sailing, but He does make it possible to rise above adversity.Dana Arcuri
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One friend in a storm is worth more than a thousand friends in sunshine.Matshona Dhliwayo
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A tree does not stop growing because the wind blew off a few of its leaves.Matshona Dhliwayo
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A rose’s beautiful scent is extracted only when it is crushed.Matshona Dhliwayo
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It is in deep waters that God teaches us to swim.Matshona Dhliwayo
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Our most beautiful dreams are born from our most unpleasant nightmares.Matshona Dhliwayo
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God will only push you off a cliff if He's going to give you wings to fly.Matshona Dhliwayo
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You are not forever in the dark. Look up. There's the Light.Mac Canoza
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A lot of people think that I don't go through some trials and tribulations because I am always in a good spirit. But I always tell them that the words in my thoughts are constantly in favor of my happiness and success. Therefore, no matter what is happening on the outside, I will never seize to live happily.Unknown
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Some of the most amazing people in the world were not perfect; they were scarred by suffering, hardships, losses and imperfections.Bryant McGill
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It's a shame there has to be a tragedy before the best in people will finally shine.E.a. Bucchianeri
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God love's in the dark.John Paul Warren
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I had to open my eyes, so I could see a new life!Jonathan Anthony Burkett
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Cradle of SolitudeFor we know not why our tribulationsare given as suchour fragile formscreated from the dust...Muse
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When the same lessons of life that taught them teaches you, you get a good understanding of what made them become who and what they became; you appreciate them better and you uphold the dignity of their integrity in high esteem!Ernest Agyemang Yeboah
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Trials and tribulations are nothing but opportunities to test the true potential of your mind.Unknown
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Trials and tribulations only come into your life to test you, so you could make some testimonies out of them.Unknown
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Learn and grow from your trials and tribulations. Don't allow them to conquer your mind and steal your true destiny in life. You are unquestionably stronger than your negative thoughts suggest.Unknown
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Dare not to permit your trials and tribulations to push you into disappointing yourself. You truly owe success and happiness to your life.Unknown
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Think about how many times in the past that you went through some challenges, struggles, and obstacles and still came out victorious? So why are you doubting your ability to triumph from your current trials and tribulations?Unknown
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One of the worst times to give up on yourself is when you are surrounded by negative circumstances. Your life is too precious to ever allow it to become a prisoner to trials and tribulations.Unknown
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Learn to thank God in good times instead of only praying to Him in times of trials and tribulations.Unknown
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I am grateful for all the trials for that made be a better person.Lailah Gifty Akita
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Endure, my heart; yea, a baser thing thou once didst bearHomer
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Beautiful souls are shaped by ugly experiences.Matshona Dhliwayo
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Be like a rose; no matter how many thorns you encounter in life, bloom.Matshona Dhliwayo
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We learn much by tribulation, and by adversity our hearts are made better. -Bishop Milton Wright to Orville Wright, 20 Sept. 1908David McCullough
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The cicadas buzzing, I can hear them through the window. Buzzing louder and louder. Just like the night I sat by the window in the dark, gasping for air, feeling the riddle wriggling in my chest, hearing the monster's heavy footsteps in my ears. And suddenly I know. What they do all those years living in the ground. The nymphs who are to become cicadas. Maybe they don’t know it themselves, but they are writing their song. Collecting the notes in the dark earth. The song rising to the sky, this is how it is, this is how it always is. The song floating toward the sky comes from the underworld. .Lene Fogelberg
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Don't let yesterday’s storm keep you from enjoying today's sunshine.Matshona Dhliwayo