Quotes by Adversity Consider that nothing in human life is stable; for then you will not exult overmuch in prosperity, nor grieve overmuch in adversity. Rejoice over the good things which come to you, but grieve in moderation over the evils which befall you. Isocrates adversityevilgrieving Remember to be calm in adversity. Horace calmadversityremember How adversity doth ope the eye! A moon can be seen by day as well as by night; but, to see the stars, you must be in darkness. Ivan Panin adversitystarseye Let not adversity oppress thee: be rather like unto the nail; the farther 'tis hammered, the firmer it holds. Ivan Panin nailsadversitythee As the paper though it entereth the press white, yet when it cometh forth black is eagerly sought to be perused; so do thou let thy life, though darkened by adversity, be made all the more useful to thy fellows. Ivan Panin adversityblackwhite A well-prepared mind hopes in adversity and fears in prosperity. Horace prosperityadversitymind Affliction is a divine diet which though it be not pleasing to mankind, yet almighty God hath often imposed it as a good, thought bitter, physic, to those children whose souls are dearest to him. Izaak Walton adversitysoulchildren The knowledge that you have emerged wiser and stronger from setbacks means that you are, ever after, secure in your ability to survive. You will never truly know yourself, or the strength of your relationships, until both have been tested by adversity. Such knowledge is a true gift, for all that it is painfully won, and it has been worth more than any qualification I ever earned. J. K. Rowling strongeradversitymean For a lot of people, Superman is and has always been America's hero. He stands for what we believe is the best within us: limitless strength tempered by compassion, that can bear adversity and emerge stronger on the other side. He stands for what we all feel we would like to be able to stand for, when standing is hardest. J. Michael Straczynski adversityherobelieve Of all the advantages which come to any young man ... poverty is the greatest. J. G. Holland povertyadversitymen You will never truly know yourself or the strength of your relationships until both have been tested by adversity. J. K. Rowling our-relationshipadversitypositive Prosperity is a great mercy, but adversity is a greater one, if it brings us to Christ. J. C. Ryle prosperityadversitychrist Thoughts are things. Negativity is what kills you... It's tough to do, but you've got to work at living, you know? Most people work at dying, but anybody can die; the easiest thing on this earth is to die. But to live takes guts; it takes energy, vitality, it takes thought. . . . We have so many negative influences out there that are pulling us down. . . . You've got to be strong to overcome these adversities . . . that's why I never stop. Jack LaLanne adversitystronglife 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. Jack Newfield dataadversitypeople Do you realize that your life at this very moment is the result of everything that you have ever thought , done , believed , or felt up until now ? You can start right now to consciously and deliberately attract whatever you desire in this lifetime. Jack Canfield adversityovercomingdesire [A difficult childhood gave me] a kind of cocky confidence. ... I could never have so little that I hadn't had less. It took away my fear. Jacqueline Cochran childhoodcockyadversity Like all the other arrivals to the tournament, Hank had erected a banner in front. It was a long, tapering pennant with a blue and red circular design in the center and the words GO CUBS! on both sides. Interesting," said Hugo. "What does it mean?" It was a gift from Sam," Hank explained as they entered the tent. "He said it used to represent Triumph over Adversity, but now better represents Impossible Quests and Lost Causes." I think I preferred not knowing that," said Hugo. Hank grinned. "You're a Sox fan too, hey? James A. Owen adversitymeanthinking It's kind of a test, Mary, and it's the only kind that amounts to anything. When something rotten like this happens, then you have your choice. You start to really be alive, or you start to die. That's all. James Agee rottenadversitychoices I believe that if ever I had to practice cannibalism, I might manage if there were enough tarragon around. James Beard adversityfoodbelieve You gotta play the hand that's dealt you. There may be pain in that hand, but you play it. And I've played it. James Brady adversitypainkindness«2122232425262728293031»
