Quote by Orison Swett Marden

The sculptor will chip off all unnecessary material to set free the angel. Nature will chip and pound us remorselessly to bring out our possibilities. She will strip us of wealth, humble our pride, humiliate our ambition, let us down from the ladder of fame, will discipline us in a thousand ways, if she can develop a little character, Everything must give way to that. Wealth is nothing, position is nothing, fame is nothing, manhood is everything.

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This quote highlights the transformative power of nature and its ability to shape human character. Similar to a sculptor removing excess material to unveil a hidden beauty, nature chips away at individuals to reveal their true potential. It suggests that material wealth, position, and fame hold little significance compared to cultivating one's character and developing inner strength. Nature's relentless tests and challenges, from stripping away wealth to humbling pride, discipline individuals and allow them to grow into better versions of themselves, emphasizing the ultimate importance of personal growth and self-development.

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