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How to Understand People: Quotes of the Day

Over the last few days, several of you have shared inspirational stories about rebounding from potentially life-shattering circumstances to become not only a much stronger person, but a shining role model to your family and friends. I selected today's quotes with you in mind. "A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties." - Harry S. Truman (1884-1972), 33rd President of the United States "When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it." - Henry Ford (1863-1947), American industrialist and founder of Ford Motor Company You certainly embody Truman's definition of an optimist, and you've demonstrated a relentless poise to overcome hardship -- an airplane that has made it through the worst kind of turbulence. Just know that I -- along with other fellow posters on this board -- are here to help yo...