The Laws of Perseverance: Reversing Your Common Sense

have cited many examples from the four great saints – Shakyamuni Buddha, Jesus Christ, Socrates and Confucius – to Jan Hus, Joan of Arc, Lincoln and Shoin Yoshida. People who have left their mark on history did not necessarily sail smoothly through their lives. No matter how much you suffer, the Truth will gradually shine forth as you continue to endure hardships. Therefore, simply strengthen your mind and keep making constant efforts in times of endurance, however ordinary they may be. Eve...