they had both endured the same ordeal, but their different attitudes determined the nature of their lives. it is true that life is unpredictable. disasters can strike at any time. how you handle misfortune when confronted with it, is the true test of your character. if you choose only to complain and escape from the ordeal, it will always follow you wherever you go. but if you decide to be strong, the hardship will turn out to be a fortune on which new hopes will arise.