Adversity Quotes
I contend that not only can you laugh at adversity, but it is essential to do so if you are to deal with setbacks without defeat.
Remorse sleeps during prosperity but awakes bitter consciousness during adversity.
Adversity is always unexpected and unwelcomed. It is an intruder and a thief. But in the hands of God, adversity becomes the means through which HIS Supernatural Power is demonstrated.
Adversity is a natural part of being human. It is the height of arrogance to prescribe a moral code or health regimen or spiritual practice as an amulet to keep things from falling apart.
We must all either wear out or rust out, every one of us. My choice is to wear out.
You may live in an imperfect world but the frontiers are not closed and the doors are not all shut.
In this thing one man is superior to another, that he is better able to bear adversity and prosperity.
I got in trouble with the police, and that was a rude awakening. That was it. I'd seen the bottom of the pit, and it was time to scrape myself out of it.
Without that innate sense of human worth, a man cannot long endure adversity, nor can he long enjoy prosperity.
For the faithful, our finest hours are sometimes during or just following our darkest hours.
The firmest of friendships have been formed in mutual adversity, as iron is most strongly united by the fiercest flame.
Adversity builds muscle. Adversity creates strength. Adversity, it turns out, is preparation for success.
I've always come back from adversity, and I've always had the mentality of proving people wrong.
Our faith, trust, and love are proved and revealed in adversities, that is, in difficult and grievous outward and inward circumstances, during sickness, sorrow, and privations.
The reason so many of us struggle so intensely with adversity is that we have yet to adopt God's perspective and priorities.
Your first big trouble can be a bonanza if you live through it. Get through the first trouble, and you'll probably make it through the next one.
Whatever changes the new era brings, whatever new pathways we take, I am sure that our special relationship with America - forged in adversity, will not change.
Adversity is the state in which man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then.
In spite of everything that was done to me and my race, in spite of the adversity and the bitter moments, again we rise.
Constant success shows us but one side of the world; adversity brings out the reverse of the picture.
Sooner or later, everyone's story has an unfortunate event or two...The solution, of course, is to stay as far away from the world as possible and lead a safe, simple life.
Nonviolent action, born of the awareness of suffering and nurtured by love, is the most effective way to confront adversity.
Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man; but for one man who can stand prosperity, there are a hundred that will stand adversity.
So I'd better stop my whining and help myself cope better with even the worst Adversities.
Harry Potter is about confronting fears, finding inner strength and doing what is right in the face of adversity. Twilight is about how important it is to have a boyfriend.
Robert Kennedy identified with people, not data, or institutions, or theories. Poverty was a specific black face for him, not a manila folder full of statistics.
We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.
Prosperity is the blessing of the Old Testament; adversity is the blessing of the New.
We can no longer afford to spend major time on minor things than spend minor time on major things.
How should thy patience be crowned in heaven if none adversity should befall to thee in earth? If thou wilt suffer none adversity how mayest thou be the friend of Christ?