When he is pushed, tormented, defeated, he has a chance to learn somet…

Ralph Waldo Emerson
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When he is pushed, tormented, defeated, he has a chance to learn something; he has been put on his wits, on his manhood; he has gained facts; learns his ignorance; is cured of the insanity of conceit; has got moderation and real skill. ✨ Selected Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson.
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When he is pushed, tormented, defeated, he has a chance to learn something; he has been put on his wits, on his manhood; he has gained facts; learns his ignorance; is cured of the insanity of conceit; has got moderation and real skill. ✨ Selected Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson.

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