Quote

: By moving "through" the fire, the "soul is strengthened" and "ambition inspired," as Helen Keller famously observed regarding trials and suffering. Practical Application

: In a world of "quick fixes," this quote reminds us that the "last 10% of launching something takes as much energy as the first 90%". There is no substitute for the work. : By moving "through" the fire, the "soul

: Even when the path is long, like the artist Hokusai who believed his true progress wouldn't peak until age 110, the commitment to the "through" path is what leads to the divine. Final Thought : By moving "through" the fire