“If gold must be gold, it must pass through the furnace.”

—  T. B. Joshua

On the fact that difficulties serve a purpose - "Bewitching Favour" http://www.africanews.com/site/Bewitching_Favour/list_messages/27081 Africa News (September 22 2009)

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