It was this which Christ sought to suggest to Nicodemus, and which we all find it hard to learn, that true glory is excellence of character, and that this excellence can be reached only through the difficulties, trials, and sorrows of a human life.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
"So patient are they in their trials," said she, reading aloud the expression of Mary's note.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
But what sufferings are yet before her, what fearful trials has she to meet!
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever