Source of wisdom and strength

Even the saddest things can become, once we have made peace with them, a source of wisdom and strength. ~Frederick Buechner

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  1. achuthan vatakketath ravi

    March 27, 2014

    it's the saddest things become the source of wisdom and strength-nothing else.all the events in the history reveal this truth.

  2. Stephen Waterhouse

    March 27, 2014

     .. the crescent moon leaves its signature on the calm surface of the water (hello from Cambodia Town, Lowell Highlands)

  3. Dwarakanath Vanta

    March 28, 2014

    'Sad' things happen to give rise to 'Wisdom' in an open,unbiased and grasping 'Mind' apart from usual sufferings.

  4. Sudhir Golatkar

    March 28, 2014

    Silence is a source of great strength. We draw strength from each other, our sense of purpose, our joys and our dreams.

  5. iuliana9393

    April 3, 2014

    Good night my dear soul with peace friend! 

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