Adversity Quotes

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You may not know it, but at the far end of despair, there is a white clearing where one is almost happy. — Joan Baez
The apprenticeship of difficulty is one which the greatest of men have had to serve. — Samuel Smiles
I've had an unhappy life, thank God. — Russell Baker
What we want is never simple. — Linda Pastan
Nothing befalls a man except what is in his nature to endure. — Marcus Aurelius
Prosperity provideth, but adversity proveth friends. — Elizabeth I
One who was adored by all in prosperity is abhorred by all in adversity. — Baltasar Gracian
It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways. — Gautama Buddha
Dancing allows me to explore myself in so many ways, to learn about my limitations and strengths, my ability to cope with adversity and to… — Unknown Author
If all misfortunes were laid in one common heap whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be contented to take their own… — Socrates
Every noble work is bound to face problems and obstacles. It is important to check your goal and motivation thoroughly. One should be very truthful,… — Dalai Lama
A time of disarray is also a moment of opportunity. — Unknown Author
It is a painful thing to look at your own trouble and know that you yourself and no one else has made it. — Sophocles
One's own escape from troubles makes one glad; but bringing friends to trouble is hard grief. — Sophocles
I will have faith that, though I might not understand why adversity happens, by my conscious choice I can find strength, compassion, and grace through… — Joe Tye
Be moderate in prosperity, prudent in adversity. — Periander
The keenest sorrow is to recognize ourselves as the sole cause of all our adversities. — Sophocles
Let us not esteem worldly prosperity or adversity as things real or of any moment, but let us live elsewhere, and raise all our attention… — Gregory of Nazianzus
In life, you may face hard times. But in the face of adversity, always seek to remain positive. What we think, will eventually become our… — Unknown Author
Adversity is not a dead end but a detour to a better outcome than you can imagine! — Jon Gordon

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