“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goals.” — Henry Ford Copy Share Image
“You’ll thank me one day for not filling your head with false compliments. Adversity teaches one more than flattery ever will.” — Rachel E. Carter Copy Share Image
The reason we have few friends in adversity, is, because we have no true ones in prosperity. — Norm MacDonald Copy Share Image
Adversities such as being homeless and going to prison has made many people stronger. — Philip Emeagwali Copy Share Image
We are not defeated by adversity but by the loss of the will to strive. — Senora Roy Copy Share Image
I thrive on obstacles. If I'm told that it can't be told, then I push harder. — Issa Rae Copy Share Image
When I was a child I did engage in an arduous struggle to pass: learning English, getting rid of my accent, becoming… — Luc Sante Copy Share Image
Life brings its risks, but if you hold back too much, you will end up gaining nothing because it is in adversity… — Kemmy Nola Copy Share Image
I have never yet met a successful person who hasn't had to overcome either a little or a lot of adversity in… — Harvey Mackay Copy Share Image
I will have faith that, though I might not understand why adversity happens, by my conscious choice I can find strength, compassion,… — Joe Tye Copy Share Image
The first question to be answered by any individual or any social group, facing a hazardous situation, is whether the crisis is… — Harry Emerson Fosdick Copy Share Image
Adversity, if for no other reason, is of benefit, since it is sure to bring a season of sober reflection. People see… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
I've been told I was brave, or that I challenged adversity. Growing up in a middle-class family in Cardiff didn't feel that… — Tanni Grey-Thompson Copy Share Image
A real friend will not visit you in prosperity unless he is invited, but when you are in adversity he will call… — Herbert V. Prochnow Copy Share Image
Hardships can deprive mortals of the power to ACT. But at the same time, hardships can be the means of eternal growth… — Dallin H. Oaks Copy Share Image
Here then is a great # truth . In the # pain , the # agony , and the # heroic endeavors… — James E. Faust Copy Share Image
The greatest difficulty we have faced is the neocolonial way of thinking that exists in this country. We were colonized by a… — Thomas Sankara Copy Share Image
Sometimes, if we are faced with obstacles, be they tangible or not, such as jealousy, worldly sentiment, greed, hatred or obsession, etc.,… — Ching Hai Copy Share Image
There is a sort of natural instinct of human dignity in the heart of man which steels his very nerves not to… — Lajos Kossuth Copy Share Image
“Do not fear the conflict, do not flee it. Where there is no struggle, there is no virtue; where faith and love… — St. John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
“Adversity is a natural part of being human. It is the height of arrogance to prescribe a moral code or health regime… — Elizabeth Lesser Copy Share Image
In times of uncertainty there is a special breed of warrior ready to answer our Nation’s call; a common man with uncommon… — Marcus Luttrell Copy Share Image