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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Whenyou lose, don't lose the lesson.
Light is good in whatever lamp it may burn; even as a rose is beautiful in whatever garden it may bloom.
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Education is the chief defence of a Nation.
Every man has enough power left to carry out that of whichhe is convinced.
I know youbelieve you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realizethat what you heard isn't what I meant.
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A matter that becomes clear ceases to concern us.
Everything has it's beauty, but not every one sees it.