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A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials. — Seneca That line lands like a punch because it’s true. Men aren’t refined in comfort; they’re forged in fire. You want proof? Look at Scripture. James tells us to “count it all joy... when you meet trials of various kinds” because trials produce steadfastness (James 1:2–4). Paul says suffering produces endurance, endurance character, and character hope (Romans 5:3–4). Jesus says, "pick up your cr