A glorious history helps initiation , a gloomy one obstructs but only initially . That eases the beginning but that is not the result. Opportunities may get lost That may make one carefree and blunt. That may make things beautiful but weak .

Past glory is not for ever and the black dark days shall never be there for always.

That pinches , pains , insults , hinders but that is never the final stop. That makes opportunity and helps sharpen the cutting edge. Ultimately it may not be a piece of craft and art but must come out as stout , robust and enduring.