Nanci Stoeffler {Expressionistic Artist}

"Man is defined by what troubles him, not by what reassures him." - Ellie Wiesel After contemplation, I would have to agree with this. For it is through or because of a difficulty or trial that we seek reassurance. If we had no difficulties or pain, the assurances would not in themselves be tested as to their validity and value, as well as test our ability to rely on them in the midst of the difficulties. Therefore, it’s the difficulties - what troubles us - that refines us