Adversity and strength Quote by Benjamin Franklin Download Open image “It's the easiest thing in the world for a man to deceive himself.” — Benjamin Franklin ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.7 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare Adversity and strength Be brave Be strong and courageous Being strong Being strong in life Bravery and courage Courage Courage strength Courageous Deceiving Falling apart Finding strength Gave up Gifted Giving up Giving up is not an option Have courage Having strength Human strength I am strong Individual strength Inner strength Inspirational courage Inspirational stay strong Inspirational strength Just give up Just stay strong Life strength Men Motivational strength My way Never give up on something Never giving up Poor richard Power and strength Short courage Short strength Special needs Special needs children Stay strong Strength Strength and perseverance Strength in adversity Strength of will Strength within Strong inspirational Strong life Strong will Together True strength Women and strength World Your strong
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Think of these things, whence you came, where you are going, and to whom you must account. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
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By heaven we understand a state of happiness infinite in degree, and endless in duration. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
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The good particular men may do separately, in relieving the sick, is small, compared with what they may do collectively. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
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People reveal themselves completely only when they are thrown out of the customary conditions of their life. — Leonardo da Vinci Copy Share Image
Depth and strength of a human character are defined by its moral reserves. — Leonardo da Vinci Copy Share Image
Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity is a greater. Possession pampers the mind; privation trains and strengthens it. — William Hazlitt Copy Share Image
If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it. — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
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