"A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man..." - Seneca

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“A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.”

— Seneca

Those rough patches you're going through? They're actually shaping you into something remarkable. It doesn't feel great in the moment, but friction is what brings out the shine.

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