Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.
Amen to that! Great quote. I was just having a talk with my daughter the other day on what builds character. If she had a nice easy life, then she wouldn't have any. Good thing she's mine...
But I don't want trial and suffering, Farmchick. Do you have an alternative formula for building character that includes watching football games, taking pictures, hiking and biking, and reading books?
What is that you have growing?
ReplyDeleteGreat quote!
Beautiful kitty! And who would know more about character development than Helen Keller...excellent quote!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quote and photo to go along with it.
ReplyDeletefabulous quote. lovely image. :) happy weekend to you!
ReplyDeleteI must have the most character, like Ever.
ReplyDeleteLove the quote, and the little gray kitty. She looks like a good guardian.
ReplyDeleteAmen to that! Great quote.
ReplyDeleteI was just having a talk with my daughter the other day on what builds character. If she had a nice easy life, then she wouldn't have any. Good thing she's mine...
Painfully true quote!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend. xo
Lovely, simple picture and a great quote. Love it, thanks.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great quote. There are so many quotes like that from Helen Keller! Pretty cat, too!
ReplyDeleteAmen...
ReplyDeleteDann in Ohio
I hope my character building is making me better, but at times I think I'm just getting whinier. :-)
ReplyDelete((hugs)), Teresa :-)
Guarding them from the rabbits?
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little gardener you have there.
ReplyDeleteApplies to people; cats are exempt !
ReplyDeleteSo true and lovely picture. Have a fab weekend!
ReplyDeleteTrue enough. Helen Keller would know...
ReplyDeleteso true. and i love the shot of the kitty guarding his crop - catnip?
ReplyDeleteBut I don't want trial and suffering, Farmchick. Do you have an alternative formula for building character that includes watching football games, taking pictures, hiking and biking, and reading books?
ReplyDeleteAmanda - That is actually the neighbor's cat....from down the road! lol She is guarding a small crop of Nasturtiums.
ReplyDeleteHey Jack - I don't want trial suffering either! I like your alternative formula!
ReplyDeleteDitto....Amen.
ReplyDeleteHave a great rest of weekend.
So true...
ReplyDeleteI agree!
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