The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the weak, became a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong.
All that mankind has done, thought or been: it is lying as in magic preservation in the pages of books.
Thomas Carlyle Quotes
Big Sky Buckeye 
the power of books…
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Indeed! There is much inspiration and wisdom to gather from them.
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That first paragraph is a good one for proper view of difficulties
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..or chiseled in stone
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Michael, there is strength is your words. Thanks for sharing.
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