He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact a motive power out of the greatest obstacles.

-- Sir Walter Scott 司各特

他是最好的水手，能在最小的风向范围内航行，并能从最大的障碍中获得动力。

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Opposition is a natural part of life. Just as we develop our physical muscles through overcoming opposition - such as lifting weights - we develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and adversity.

反对是生活中很自然的一部分。正如我们通过克服对手来锻炼身体肌肉——比如举重——我们通过克服挑战和逆境来锻炼性格肌肉。

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Be willing to have it so. Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune.

愿意这样吧。接受已经发生的一切是克服任何不幸后果的第一步。

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Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing that we see too late the one that is open.

有时候我们盯着一扇关着的门太久，以至于我们太晚才看到那扇开着的门。

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A dose of adversity is often as needful as a dose of medicine.

一剂良药苦口利于病。

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