Qigong?

冰冻三尺，非一日之寒；滴水穿石，非一日之功。
锲而舍之，朽木不折；锲而不舍，金石可镂。
绳锯木断，水滴石穿。 ~ 宋·罗大经《鹤林玉露》

"I do not believe that sheer suffering teaches. If suffering alone taught, all the world would be wise, since everyone suffers. To suffering must be added mourning, understanding, patience, love, openness and the willingness to remain vulnerable."
~ Joseph Addison