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 "Conviction is proven through testing. A man from the Bahamas once said, 'You can't believe in your character until it's tested.' I now understand this deeply and would emphasize it this way: Sometimes we say, 'Oh, I know myself.' Yes, you may know yourself — but only in normal situations, not when you're under pressure or when everything around you challenges your values. If you think you truly know who you are, it might be that wisdom is knocking at your door — but you’ve refused to open."

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