Quotes by Adversity 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. Allen Klein adversity essentials laughing Let us, at any rate, give heed to suffer joyfully the crosses that God sends us, because they all, if we are saved, will become for us eternal joys. When infirmities, pains, or any adversities afflict us, let us lift up our eyes to heaven and say, "One day all these pains will have an end, and after them I hope to enjoy God forever." Alphonsus Liguori adversity pain eye The more a person loves God, the more reason he has to hope in Him. This hope produces in the Saints an unutterable peace, which they preserve even in adversity, because as they love God, and know how beautiful He is to those who love Him, they place all their confidence and find all their repose in Him alone. Alphonsus Liguori adversity saint beautiful I have come to know that adversity really means the things in life that challenge us and cause us to work with devotion and courage to overcome. I once stood on a street in Trondheim, Norway, looking up at a statue of a Viking. There came to my mind at that time a fable of the Norsemen that when a man won a victory over another, the strength of the conquered went over into his veins. Therefore, in this sense adversity is good, for it produces in us a source of strength as we learn to conquer our weaknesses. Alvin R. Dyer adversity life mean You have to remember that the hard days are what make you stronger. The bad days make you realize what a good day is. If you never had any bad days, you would never have that sense of accomplishment! Aly Raisman good-day adversity strength The prosecution responsible for the many discrepancies in their work must be made to answer for them, for Raffaele's sake, my sake and most especially for the sake of Meredith's family. Our hearts go out to them. No matter what happens, my family and I will face this continuing legal battle as we always have, confident in the truth and with our heads held high in the face of wrongful accusations and unreasonable adversity. Amanda Knox adversity battle heart optimism, n. The doctrine, or belief, that everything is beautiful, including what is ugly, everything good, especially the bad, and everything right that is wrong. It is held with greatest tenacity by those most accustomed to the mischance of falling into adversity, and is most acceptably expounded with disproof - an intellectual disorder, yielding to no treatment but death. It is hereditary, but fortunately not contagious. Ambrose Bierce adversity beautiful fall CUNNING, n. The faculty that distinguishes a weak animal or person from a strong one. It brings its possessor much mental satisfaction and great material adversity. An Italian proverb says: "The furrier gets the skins of more foxes than asses." Ambrose Bierce adversity strong animal When prosperous the fool trembles for the evil that is to come; in adversity the philosopher smiles for the good that he has had. Ambrose Bierce fool adversity evil That part of your friend which it is your privilege to contemplate in your adversity Ambrose Bierce privilege adversity friendship Do not desert a friend in time of need, nor forsake him nor fail him, for friendship is the support of life. Let us then bear our burdens as the Apostle has taught (cf. Gal. 6:2): for he spoke to those whom the charity of the same one body had embraced together. If friends in prosperity help friends, why do they not also in times of adversity offer their support? Let us aid by giving counsel, let us offer our best endeavors, let us sympathize with them with all our heart. Ambrose adversity christian heart between prosperity and adversity there can be little real fellowship. Amelia B. Edwards adversity real littles In any adversity gold can find friends. Amelia Barr adversity gold A champion is defined by the adversity he overcomes Anderson Silva mma champion adversity Nothing prevents happiness like the memory of happiness. Andre Gide adversity problem memories I work best when there is adversity: I seem to get calmer the more the fur is flying. Andrea Arnold fur adversity flying Dancing allows me to explore myself in so many ways, to learn about my limitations and strengths, my ability to cope with adversity and to go farther than I thought I could. You find out what you're made of. Andrew Asnes adversity dancing dance Self-discipline is the ability to make yourself do something you don't necessarily want to do, to get a result you would really like to have. Andy Andrews adversity discipline self Adversity is preparation for greatness. Andy Andrews adversity greatness preparation Adversity builds muscle. Adversity creates strength. Adversity, it turns out, is preparation for success. Andy Andrews muscles adversity preparation «1234567891011»
