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Friedrich Nietzsche was a German classical scholar and philosopher who first wrote these words in his book of aphorisms, “Twilight of the Idols,” in 1888. Over the last century, this quote has been repeated and paraphrased countless times by an immeasurable number of people. With this observation, Nietzsche suggests we should view suffering as an opportunity to form fortitude. Every challenge that we face and survive is a learning experience that strengthens our character and our courage.

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