Defiant misery is never as rewarding as peaceful acceptance.
Peace, Acceptance
Some people deliberately wrap themselves in a cloak of negativity. This is meant to insulate themselves from the guilt of not trying and not caring. They then go on to market this as a sign of intelligence.
Inspirational, Motivational
Often the strongest blades were pounded the hardest, or scorched the most severely; We judge them by their strength and sharpness, not by their prior rough experiences. With our comrades it should be the same. A good blade is rarely forged in a velvet box.
Inspirational, Philosophy, Strength
2940