Nothing is more important than to learn how to maintain a life of purpose in the midst of painful adversity. — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
We prove what we want to prove, and the real difficulty is to know what we want to prove. — Emile Chartier Copy Share Image
I've gotten myself into some difficult situations because I couldn't say no. — Melissa McBride Copy Share Image
If we choose to believe the doubt, then we've already lost! You go to chase your dream like you've never seen obstacles. — Michael Campbell Copy Share Image
God often hides His blessing in trouble or trial, which makes it all the sweeter when it comes our way. — Aiden Wilson Tozer Copy Share Image
“Your response to adversity is what positions you for promotion” — Cynthia Patterson Copy Share Image
All around you are people whose lives are filled with trouble and sorrow, and they need your compassion and encouragement. — Billy Graham Copy Share Image
Troubles cured you salty as a country ham, smoky to the taste, thick-skinned and tender inside. — Marge Piercy Copy Share Image
I know the struggles that are ahead in my life and I know the struggles that are ahead in your life. It's… — Glenn Beck Copy Share Image
“When you have a goal, obstacles are actually teaching you how to get where you want to go—carving you a path.” Excerpt… — Ryan Holiday Copy Share Image
The truth is that adversity is a part of most days. Whether you are ultimately weakened or strengthened by each event, or… — Erik Weihenmayer Copy Share Image
“Adversity is a strengthening mechanism that you're not able to see at that time. Your struggle is proof that grace and freedom… — Germany Kent Copy Share Image
Farmers, merchants, manufacturers, and the traveling public have all had their troubles with the transportation lines, and the difficulties to which these… — John Moody Copy Share Image
Sometimes life gives you obstacles… obstacles that may seem unfair, or too extreme to overcome. But, we have choices… Either you break… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
We cannot always control everything that happens to us in this life, but we can control how we respond. Many struggles come… — L. Lionel Kendrick Copy Share Image
“To everyone battling a difficulty or under attack right now, smile, keep your head up, keep moving and stay positive, you'll get… — Germany Kent Copy Share Image
The way to experience ultimate happiness is to let go of all worries and regrets, and to know that being happy is… — Toshitsugu Takamatsu Copy Share Image
“This is where Mother and I differ greatly. Her advice in the face of melancholy is: 'Think about all the suffering in… — Anne Frank Copy Share Image
“History testifies to the truth that it is misery that teaches men more than happiness, that it is poverty that strengthens them… — Kaiten Nukariya Copy Share Image
To derive the fullest comfort and encouragement from Romans 8:28 we must realize that God is at work in a proactive, not… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
In each age men of genius undertake the ascent. From below, the world follows them with their eyes. These men go up… — Victor Hugo Copy Share Image
“We are each warriors of our own times. When we step out of our protective shell, we each encounter forces much more… — Kilroy J. Oldster Copy Share Image
“You are a strong woman now, not the insecure, introverted, spoiled brat I married. You know adversity and know how to fight… — Tit Elingtin Copy Share Image
Trials, temptations, disappointments -- all these are helps instead of hindrances, if one uses them rightly. They not only test the fibre… — James Buckham Kennedy Copy Share Image