He who endeavors to serve, to benefit, and improve the world, is like a swimmer, who struggles against a rapid current, in a river lashedinto angry waves by the winds. Often they roar over his head, often they beat him back and baffle him. Most men yield to the stress of thecurrent... Only here and there the stout, strong heart and vigorous arms struggle on toward ultimate success.
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