For gold is tried in the fire and acceptable men in the furnace of adversity.
Under adversity, under oppression, the words begin to fail, the easy words begin to fail. In order to convey things accurately, the human being is almost forced to find the most precise words possible, which is a precondition for literature.
Adversity is the state in which man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then.
Adversity has ever been considered the state in which a man most easily becomes acquainted with himself.
Fresh activity is the only means of overcoming adversity.
You should never view your challenges as a disadvantage. Instead, it's important for you to understand that your experience facing and overcoming adversity is actually one of your biggest advantages.
The good things of prosperity are to be wished; but the good things that belong to adversity are to be admired.
I get Tweets every day from people telling me that 'Hey, I'm going to overcome my injury or my illness. Cancer. Different diseases. I can beat it because Adrian Peterson showed me the determination and the willpower to be able to prosper and get through adversity whenever it comes.'
One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.
There is no better than adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time.
Sweet are the uses of adversity which, like the toad, ugly and venomous, wears yet a precious jewel in his head.
True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity, before it is entitled to the appellation.
The bravest sight in the world is to see a great man struggling against adversity.
The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. I can better trust those who helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity.
There are uses to adversity, and they don't reveal themselves until tested. Whether it's serious illness, financial hardship, or the simple constraint of parents who speak limited English, difficulty can tap unexpected strengths.
The journey is never ending. There's always gonna be growth, improvement, adversity; you just gotta take it all in and do what's right, continue to grow, continue to live in the moment.
By trying we can easily learn to endure adversity. Another man's, I mean.
Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity.
The long, dull, monotonous years of middle-aged prosperity or middle-aged adversity are excellent campaigning weather for the devil.
Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.
