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Difficulty, my brethren, is the nurse of greatness - a harsh nurse, who roughly rocks her foster - children into strengt
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"Difficulty, my brethren, is the nurse of greatness - a harsh nurse, who roughly rocks her foster - children into strength and athletic proportion"

- William C. Bryant

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This quote by William C. Bryant talks to the idea that problem is required for achievement. He compares trouble to a nurse, who is severe and rough in her care of her foster children. This nurse is not mild, but rather rocks her foster children into strength and athletic proportion. This implies that difficulty is required to construct strength and resilience. It is through trouble that greatness is attained.

The quote also speaks with the idea that achievement is not achieved easily. It takes hard work and commitment to conquer the difficulties that life tosses at us. We need to be willing to push ourselves and pursue greatness, even when it is tough. We need to want to accept the difficulties that come our way and utilize them to our advantage. Only then can we reach our complete potential and accomplish greatness.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by William C. Bryant between November 3, 1794 and 1878. He/she was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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