When we avoid the legitimate suffering that results from dealing with problems, we also avoid the growth that problems demand from us. (M. Scott Peck)

When we avoid the legitimate suffering that results from dealing with problems, we also avoid the growth that problems demand from us.

M. Scott Peck

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