We used to argue over trivial matters, but that was then; this is now, and we've learned to choose our battles.

When morale was low, their mentor reminded the class of the proverb the darkest hour is always just before the dawn to encourage everyone to persevere.

When her small shop was on the verge of closing, she kept a note on her mirror that read it is always darkest before the dawn and refused to give up.

When she felt overwhelmed by setbacks, her grandmother reminded her that it is darkest just before the dawn, urging her to keep going.

After months of failed experiments, she reminded herself that it is darkest before the dawn and decided to try one more time.

When she felt like giving up, we reminded her that it is always darkest just before the dawn, and she found the courage to continue.