Adversity Quote by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

“One mustn't close one's eyes to difficulty and to shortcomings; the more one recognizes them, the less they upset one.” quote by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin — Download Open image

“One mustn't close one's eyes to difficulty and to shortcomings; the more one recognizes them, the less they upset one.”

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

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