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"Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish."-- John Quincy Adams

The definition of a quote or saying is something said, especially a proverb or apothegm. I think this is something more than that. It is truthful and inspiring to me. Anytime I am in a stressful situation, I think of this quote. It reminds me not to give up easily and that time really does heal things. John Adams probably had his share of difficulties and obstacles, and I believe he knows exactly what he is talking about. Anytime you are experiencing trials of any kind, all you need to do is keep your head up, press on, and it will surely pass. Problems may pile up and seem very complicated, but if you are patient, your moutains will turn into molehills. Think of a runner, halfway through a marathon they may be lacking breath, but if they do not stop they are eased by a second wind. A second wind is like renewed energy after pushing yourself passed the point of exhaustion. If you are exhausted by issues in your life, persevere and your troubles will eventually be lifted off your shoulders. No matter what you are going through, it will not last forever.