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The man who is swimming against the stream knows the strength of it
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"The man who is swimming against the stream knows the strength of it"

- Woodrow Wilson

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This quote by Woodrow Wilson speaks to the power of determination and decision. It recommends that those who are willing to go versus the grain and swim against the stream are aware of the strength of the existing they are up against. This is a metaphor for life, as it indicates that those who want to take dangers and go versus the grain know the challenges they face. It is a suggestion that success often originates from those who want to take threats and challenge the status quo. It also suggests that those who want to take risks and challenge the status quo are typically rewarded with success. Eventually, this quote is a tip that success frequently comes from those who want to take dangers and challenge the status quo, which those who are willing to swim versus the stream know the strength of the existing they are up versus.

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