Quotes by Adversity The saloon is a liar. It promises good cheer and sends sorrow. It promises prosperity and sends adversity. It promises happiness and sends misery.... It is God's worst enemy and the devil's best friend. Billy Sunday adversity cheer liars In the midst of global crises such as pollution, wars and famine, kindness may be too easily dismissed as a 'soft' issue, or a luxury to be addressed after the urgent problems are solved. But kindness is the greatest need in all those areas - kindness toward the environment, toward other nations, toward the needs of people who are suffering. Until we reflect basic kindness in everything we do, our political gestures will be fleeting and fragile. Bo Lozoff adversity kindness war I was lucky I wasn't a better boxer, or that's what I'd be now - a punchy ex-pug. Bob Hope pugs adversity lucky People that are brilliant and successful, we think they've just always been that way. That's not the case. Most of them have had some tough adversity in their life. It's prepared them. I've never felt like you could develop character without adversity. Bobby Bowden adversity successful character In every kind of adversity, the bitterest part of a man's affliction is to remember that he once was happy. Boethius affliction adversity men In omni adversitate fortunæ, infelicissimum genus est infortunii fuisse felicem In every adversity of fortune, to have been happy is the most unhappy kind of misfortune. Boethius adversity unhappy kindness The kind of gratitude that receives even tribulations with thanksgiving requires a broken heart and a contrite spirit, humility to accept that which we cannot change, willingness to turn everything over to the Lord -even when we do not understand, thankfulness for hidden opportunities yet to be revealed. Then comes a sense of peace. “When was the last time you thanked the Lord for a trial or tribulation? Adversity compels us to go to our knees; does gratitude for adversity do that as well? Bonnie D. Parkin gratitude adversity humility When was the last fast time you thanked the Lord for a trial or tribulation? Adversity compels us to go to our knees; does gratitude for adversity do that as well? Bonnie D. Parkin gratitude adversity spiritual Things we cannot solve, we must survive. Boyd K. Packer solve adversity survival Something called 'the Oklahoma Standard' became known throughout the world. It means resilience in the face of adversity. It means a strength and compassion that will not be defeated. Brad Henry adversity compassion mean Problems are the price you pay for progress. Branch Rickey progress adversity survival I consider adversity being good sometimes you know. Brett Favre nfl adversity sometimes Initially, I know that I handled it worse than she did and I think partly because I've always been... every bit of adversity I've faced up until the last year and a half is adversity I brought upon myself - or the opposing teams have given me. Brett Favre adversity team sports If you ask me why I've succeeded it's because I was in the Royal Marines. You have this unbelievable sense of achievement and of overcoming adversity. That's the confidence it breeds. Brian McDermott marine achievement adversity Your persistence is, in fact, the true measure of your belief in yourself and your ability to succeed. Each time that you persist in the face of adversity and disappointment, you build the habit of persistence. Brian Tracy perseverance adversity disappointment The thrill of achievement comes from overcoming adversity in the accomplishment of an important goal. Brian Tracy adversity accomplishment goal Quickly say, "That's good!" to every setback and adversity, and then find out what is good about it. Brian Tracy adversity inspiring children No matter what your circumstances are, whether you are in prosperity or in adversity, you can learn from every person, transaction, and circumstance around you. Brigham Young adversity education inspiring Life isn't always easy and we are never guaranteed that things will always go smoothly…It progresses with an almost constant series of challenges, but these obstacles are just detours that we have to take in order to meet our ultimate goals. No matter what sort of adversity or challenge you might face, you can always believe that, with hope, it can be conquered and, in the end, you will be stronger for it. Brooke Ellison adversity order believe Someone said adversity builds character, but someone else said adversity reveals character. Im pleasantly surprised with my resilience. I persevere, and not just blindly. I take the best, get rid of the rest, and move on, realizing that you can make a choice to take the good. Brooke Shields adversity character moving «345678910111213»