Very few people know that every adversity brings with it a seed of an equivalent advantage. Still fewer people know the difference between temporary defeat and failure. If they knew the difference between temporary defeat and failure, they would not quit when they meet with opposition of life. If they knew that every form of defeat, and all failures, bring with them the seed of unborn opportunity, they would keep on fighting and win. Success is usually but one short step beyond where one quits fighting. Failure often serves as a blessing in disguise because it breaks the grip of hypnotic rhythm and frees the mind for a fresh start.
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