But we are formed to endure great extremes of bodily and mental anguish.

The bow will bend far before it breaks.
"After I had recovered so as to leave my berth entirely, and when, I suppose, the captain thought it would be safe to question me, he brought a map, and indicated plainly enough that he wished me to point out the country I was from.

I laid my hand upon the United States.

He looked surprised.

I glanced around at the ship, and then pointed to the map with a look of inquiry.