"Fire is the test of gold; adversity, of strong men."

Men, Adversity, Fire, Gold

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"Fire is the test of gold; adversity, of strong men."

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"Think of the magic of that foot, comparatively small, upon which your whole weight rests. It's a miracle, and the dance is a celebration of that miracle."

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