He knows not his own strength that has not met adversity.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
He knows not his own strength that hath not met adversity.
One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.
He who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life.
He that fails in his endeavors after wealth or power will not long retain either honesty or courage.
Many a man's strength is in opposition, and when he faileth, he grows out of use.
Adversity has ever been considered the state in which a man most easily becomes acquainted with himself.
Adversity has a way of introducing a man to himself.
He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own.
Strength alone knows conflict, weakness is born vanquished.
He knows that you have ability and what he does is he manipulates it and sort of empowers you.