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(b) Our characters & condition are such that
we need to endure evil – before we can
well enjoy the reward.

Sweetest music nog naught to him who
has no ear.

Rock is not susceptible to rains, –
but a prepared soil is.

Rich man's son turns out a vagabond.

2 They who feel & practice it find it
to be so, in this life ~

(a) The stern conflict with inclination &
old habits.

(b) The wrong opinions & conduct of men –
the opposition & trial they must encounter.