These are times in which a genius would wish to live. It is not in the still calm of life, or in the repose of a pacific station, that great characters are formed. The habits of a vigorous mind are formed in contending with difficulties. Great necessities call out great virtues.
Abigail Adams, Letter to John Quincy Adams dated January 19th, 1780 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abigail_Adams
REFLECTION:
- We are certainly not living in still calm times (Can you imagine what Abigail Adams would think of today’s times?). Yet we have an opportunity to build a strong character.
- What habits have your formed to deal with these difficulties?
- What virtues do you need to nurture?