A gem is not

A gem is not
A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.
  

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Theshallower the brook, the more it babbles.
Too little liberty brings stagnation, too much brings chaos.
Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the better joy, responsibility.
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Prayrer changes things by changing people.
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Labour with what zeal we will. Something still remains undone.