Lloyd Alexander

“Life's a forge -

Yes, and hammer and anvil, too. You'll

be roasted, smelted, and pounded, and

you'll scarce know what's happening to

you. But stand proudly to it. Metal's

worthless till it is shaped and

tempered. More labor than luck. Face

the pounding, don't fear the proving;

and you'll stand well against any

hammer and anvil.”

― Lloyd Alexander