Quotes by Adversity In the no-nonsense school of adversity, which we did not choose for ourselves, we are learning how to operate a labor union. Cesar Chavez unions adversity school Test a servant while in the discharge of his duty, a relative in difficulty, a friend in adversity, and a wife in misfortune. Chanakya adversity wife relationship Things get bad for all of us, almost continually, and what we do under the constant stress reveals who/what we are. Charles Bukowski constant adversity stress Constant success shows us but one side of the world; adversity brings out the reverse of the picture. Charles Caleb Colton congratulations adversity success He that swells in prosperity will be sure to shrink in adversity. Charles Caleb Colton shrinks prosperity adversity He that has never known adversity is but half acquainted with others, or with himself. Charles Caleb Colton known adversity half There is an elasticity in the human mind, capable of bearing much, but which will not show itself, until a certain weight of affliction be put upon it; its powers may be compared to those vehicles whose springs are so contrived that they get on smoothly enough when loaded, but jolt confoundedly when they have nothing to bear. Charles Caleb Colton adversity mind spring He that has never suffered extreme adversity knows not the full extent of his own depravation. Charles Caleb Colton extremes adversity knows The firmest of friendships have been formed in mutual adversity, as iron is most strongly united by the fiercest flame. Charles Caleb Colton adversity flames friendship Sometimes the greatest adversities turn out to be the greatest blessings. Charles Caleb Colton adversity blessing sometimes The reason why great men meet with so little pity or attachment in adversity, would seem to be this: the friends of a great man were made by his fortune, his enemies by himself, and revenge is a much more punctual paymaster than gratitude. Charles Caleb Colton gratitude adversity revenge Friendship, of itself a holy tie, is made more sacred by adversity. Charles Caleb Colton adversity ties friendship Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the bitter joy of responsibility. Charles de Gaulle adversity responsibility character It is the last straw that breaks the camel's back. Charles Dickens camels adversity lasts Make choices-not excuses. Charles J. Givens adversity excuse choices Failures, repeated failures, are sign-posts on the road to achievement. The only time you don't want to fail is the last time you try something (and it works). Charles Kettering achievement adversity trying Life is like an ice-cream cone, you have to lick it one day at a time. Charles M. Schulz funny-life adversity time Passion is the great slayer of adversity. Focus on strengths and what you enjoy. Charles R. Schwab adversity passion focus Adversity is a good test of our resiliency, our ability to cope, to stand back up, to recover from misfortune. Adversity is a painful pedagogue. Charles R. Swindoll adversity tests painful Real integrity stays in place whether the test in adversity or prosperity. Charles R. Swindoll adversity real integrity «56789101112131415»
