My Son

If a person is forced to stand or retreat one day, neither his standing nor his retreat is a defeat that destroys the foundation of his resolve, but rather it is some of the actions of life, such as advancing and rushing alike, and just as evil befalls the forward and the rushing person when they are most proud of their victory and victory, likewise abundant good may benefit the one who stands and retreats from his position. Then, life often defeats us in one aspect because we turn to another aspect in which our victory will have a greater impact, and the duty we perform in life in it will be more beneficial than life and bring us peace of mind... The true and sustaining victory is for a person to overcome his own weakness and perform his duty in life with sincerity for life.