Of course I don't mind you using my quote! :) I've been off steemit most of the day and this is the first post I see when I come on...I'm humbled actually that you'd think to use that. I love the story about the pearl as well...so crazy!

And this:

How we deal with it determines if we get a pearl or some pain.

Well now, I'd say you're a tad bit more eloquent than me :)

Cheers!