Guest guest Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 They do not see the trials, failures and struggles which these men have voluntarily encountered in order to gain the experience; have no knowledge of the sacrifices they have put forth, of the faith they have exercised, that they might overcome the apparently insurmountable, and realise the Vision of their heart. They do not know the darkness and the heartaches; they only see the light and joy, and call it " luck " , do not see the long and arduous journey, but only behold the pleasant goal, and call it " good fortune " , do not understand the process; but only perceive the result and call it " chance " . In all human affairs there are EFFORTS: and there are RESULTS and the strength of the effort is the measure of the result. Chance is not. " Gifts " , powers, material intellectual, and spiritual: possessions are the fruits of effort, they are thoughts completed, objects accomplished, visions realised. The Vision that you glorify in your mind, the Ideal that you enthrone in your heart -- this your will build your life by, this you will become. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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