Quote by Francis Bacon

Many a man's strength is in opposition, and when he faileth, he grows out of use.

Many a man's strength is in opposition, and when he faileth,

Summary

This quote suggests that sometimes a person's strength lies in their ability to resist or oppose challenges. However, should they fail to overcome these obstacles, their strength diminishes and becomes useless. It implies that a person's true strength is only valuable and recognized when they are able to triumph over adversity.

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