Adversity Quote by Brooke Shields
“Someone said adversity builds character, but someone else said adversity reveals character. I'm pleasantly surprised with my resilience. I persevere, and not just blindly. I take the best, get rid of the rest, and move on, realizing that you can make a choice to take the good.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Unknown interview, 2020
Adversity both shapes and exposes who we truly are, and resilience comes from consciously choosing the positive aspects while discarding the negative.
In simple terms: Hardship shows and builds character; we choose the good.
Key Takeaway
Choose growth, discard negativity.
Themes
resilience
character
choice
growth
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
personal
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal setbacks
- career challenges
- relationship conflicts
- health crises
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑efficacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide which aspects to keep?
- What habits help you let go of the rest?
A Different Perspective
Resilience may wane without support or reflection.
