A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it a superficial appearance of being right.
Thomas PaineRead
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Overcoming challenges leads to greater achievements.
This quote by Thomas Paine emphasizes that significant struggles often pave the way for remarkable successes. It suggests that the intensity of a conflict enhances the value and satisfaction of the victory that comes from overcoming it, encouraging individuals to embrace challenges as necessary steps towards achievement.
Themes
ConflictTriumphStruggleSuccessMotivation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about overcoming obstacles in sports.
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