Fal. I will not lend thee a penny.
Pist. Why, then the world’s mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
Shakespeare, The Merry Wives of Windsor
To create a pearl, an oyster needs an aggravating parasite inside its shell. It builds layers of calcium carbonate around the invader, gradually fabricating the treasure. How long does it take from the initial construction to the finished product? Five years for a pearl of average size, and as many as ten years for a big one. This puts into perspective the tenacious work of what may be your long-term goals; grad. school, career, family, and life. Sometimes you may begin to wonder if you've been striving to transform your irritant for an eternity, but you're actually right on schedule.
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