The edge of a sword comes from sharpening, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold.

Don’t let go of the green hills, and keep your roots in the broken rocks. It has endured countless blows and is still strong, no matter how windy it is, whether it is east, west, north or south.

Those who are not strong in ambition are not wise enough, and those who do not believe in their words will not achieve results.

Every tragedy makes heroes of common people. (Normna Stephens, American writer)

Every tragedy makes heroes of common people. (American writer Stephens N)

No one can degrade us except ourselves; that if we are worthy, no influence can defeat us. (B.T.Washington, American educator)

Except us No one can put us down except ourselves. If we are strong, no bad influence can defeat us. (American educator Washington B T)

Tough--minded optimists approach problems with a can-do philosophy and emerge stronger from tragedies. (Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Ancient Roman Philosopher)

Will Strong optimists think about problems with the "nothing is impossible" outlook on life. The more they are hit by tragedy, the stronger they become.

(Ancient Roman philosopher Seneca L A)