“Life is a " vale of tears" a period of trial and suffering, an unpleasant but necessary preparation for the afterlife where alone man could expect to enjoy happiness - Archibald T. MacAllister (The Inferno; Dante Alighieri translated by John Ciardi)” — Dante Alighieri Copy Share Image
“Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired and success achieved.” — Helen Keller Copy Share Image
