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Accept whatever happens to you;
    in periods of humiliation be patient.
For in fire gold is tested,
    and the chosen, in the crucible of humiliation.(A)

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Accept whatever is brought upon you,
    and in changes that humble you be patient.
For gold is tested in the fire,
    and acceptable men in the furnace of humiliation.

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Accept whatever happens to you. Even if you suffer humiliation, be patient. (A)Gold is tested by fire, and human character is tested in the furnace of humiliation.

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