Strength of a character isn't always about how much you can handle before you break. It’s also about how much you can handle after you've been broken. —Robert Tew
“Strength of a character isn't always about how much you can handle before you break. It’s also about how much you can handle after you've been broken.”

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Luella MARCH 6, 2020
i really like this on so true
Calvin from Iraq MAY 18, 2017
Awesome quote! I had a very tough day professionally, this quote speaks to perseverance and weathering the "storm". You will always get better from it!
nion from Silicon valley JUNE 25, 2016
My profile has this quote! it embodies the virtue of struggle. Always trust your struggle. It may break you but you can overcome.
Anonymous SEPTEMBER 6, 2015
What can you handle?
Alice from Home SEPTEMBER 6, 2015
found this to be true

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