Fortitude is the marshal of thought, the armor of the will, and the fort of reason.
—Francis Bacon
It may seem like some people are simply born with the ability to face tough times with courage and emotional stability. Don’t buy that. Fortitude is something you must develop, and the more you push the boundaries, the more determined you are to experience life, the stronger your emotional control will become.
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