Here are a few quotes from Stefan Aarnio's book , Hard Times Create Strong Men."  

"Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And, weak men create hard times." 

"Victims love adversity, but only if they can blame someone else for it."

"The more you suffer, the stronger you get." 

Discipline and Freedom: "The more discipline you have, the more freedom you have." 

Leadership and Masculinity:  embracing challenges with resilience, taking decisive actions, and fostering positive virtues associated with traditional masculinity." 

Purpose and Meaning: importance of discovering and living with purpose and meaning. It suggests that a life infused with purpose not only provides direction but also serves as a source of strength during challenging times 

Success Mindset: The author discusses the mindset necessary for achieving success, emphasizing the importance of a positive and resilient attitude.