It is through adversities, that our patience and courage are increased. He who bears adversity well, gives the best evidence that he will not be spoiled by prosperity. Many a promising reputation has been destroyed by early success. Every failure is a step to success. Every detection of what is false, directs us toward what is true.
Every trial exhausts some tempting form of error.
But scarcely any theory, the result of steady thought, is altogether false. No tempting form of error is without some latent charm derived from truth. Doubtless a deeper feeling of individual responsibility, and a better adaptation of talent to the fields of labor are necessary for a better society. But with the adaptation of talent and means, no man can succeed who has not a fixed and resolute purpose in his mind. An unwavering faith is needed that he can carry that purpose out.