The gales which sport so rudely with its wide branches find more than their match, and only serve still further to toughen every minutest fibre from pith to bark.
The acorn planted in the deep forest shoots up a weak, slender sapling.
Shielded by its neighbors, it feels no need of spreading its roots far and wide for support.
Take two boys, as nearly alike as possible.

Place one in the country away from the hothouse culture and refinements of the city, with only the district school, the Sunday school, and a few books.

Remove wealth and props of every kind; and, if he has the right kind of material in him, he will thrive.

Every obstacle overcome lends him strength for the next conflict.

If he falls, he rises with more determination than before.