Weak and strong

At the least hardship, the weak become discouraged, the strong are fired up

July 24th 2025
If you are but a small flame, the slightest breath of air will blow you out. If on the other hand you are a blazing fire, the stronger the wind the more your fire will intensify. Yes, as long as you stay small, weak and sickly, as long as you are not yet firm and strong, the slightest hardship can bring you down. Whereas if you are sturdy and resilient, difficulties will only strengthen your dynamism, your willpower and your love. We see it all the time. At the first sign of contradiction or opposition, the weak are discouraged and give up the struggle, whilst the strong become even more determined to carry on and brave the obstacles.
So, do not ask me now which of these you are. You can figure it out for yourself: if every little difficulty in life brings you to a halt, you are still only a small candle.*
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