“Patience and time do more than strength or passion.”
Jean De La Fontaine (1621–1695) French poet, fabulist and writer.
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“The humiliation brings me more strength and passion for life. ”
— Linh Nga
Vietbao. Van Hoa page http://vietbao.vn/Van-hoa/Linh-Nga-Su-si-nhuc-giup-toi-truong-thanh/10867145/181/ 2003
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