Adversity Quote by Abraham Lincoln

“Tests make us stronger, and strength is power, and power is the point. We must pass all the tests we face.”

— Paul S. Kemp

The abjection of our political situation is the only true challenge today. Only facing up to this situation in all its desperation can help…

— Jean Baudrillard

We need to work as hard as President Trump is working.

— Luther Strange

We have to surmount the difficulties that face us and work steadfastly for the happiness and prosperity of our country.

— Lal Bahadur Shastri

“Our institutions are too big; they represent not the best but the worst characteristics of human beings. By submitting to huge hierarchies of power,…

— Edward Abbey

The real challenge is figuring out how the United States can regain control of its future from its new oligarchy and restore its position…

— Charles Ferguson

“Clever, ambitious, and always in search of greater efficiency, we Americans have, in two short centuries, created a world of push button, round the…

— Elizabeth Gilbert

Life is hard and astonishingly complicated.... No one great reform will make it easy. Most of us who work -- or want to work…

— Sinclair Lewis

That just gives sort of the democracy an opportunity to test ideas, for those who lost to catch their breath, regain energy, re-energize themselves…

— Barack Obama

“Our system requires a continuous supply of highly capable people who are so disgruntled with their jobs that they are willing to chew off…

— Scott Adams

The resolve of our great nation is being tested. But make no mistake, we will show the world that we will pass the test.

— George W. Bush

If we can manage to break free, to open the system and embrace all choices for education, we will be the first to give…

— Betsy DeVos