Adversity Quotes

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Adversity itself may lead toward and not away from God and spiritual enlightenment; and privation may prove a source of strength if we can but… — David O. McKay
No one wants adversity. Trials, disappointments, sadness, and heartache come to us from two basically different sources. Those who transgress the laws of God will… — Richard G. Scott
Despite trials, worldly confusion, and caustic voices, we can trust in the Lord and go forward with happy hearts, knowing that with every challenge or… — Elaine L. Jack
Adaptability cushions the impact of change or disappointment. — Marvin J. Ashton
When we face seemingly insurmountable obstacles in the fulfillment of righteous responsibilities, we should remember that when we are involved in the work of the… — Dallin H. Oaks
Righteousness has never precluded adversity. — M. Russell Ballard
Being human, we would expel from our lives physical pain and mental anguish and assure ourselves of continual ease and comfort, but if we were… — Spencer W. Kimball
Regarding trials, including of our faith and patience, there are no exemptions-only variations. — Neal A. Maxwell
Adversity is the mother of progress. — Mahatma Gandhi
Behold a contest worthy of a god, a brave man matched in conflict with adversity. — Seneca the Younger
If you watch how nature deals with adversity, continually renewing itself, you can't help but learn. — Bernie Siegel
Adversity makes men remember God. — Unknown Author
We do not succeed in changing things according to our desire, but gradually our desire changes. The situation that we hoped to change because it… — Marcel Proust
Only in winter can you tell which trees are truly green. Only when the winds of adversity blow can you tell whether an individual or… — John F. Kennedy
As the valley gives height to the mountain, so can sorrow give meaning to pleasure; as the well is the source of the fountain, deep… — William Arthur Ward
The first question to be answered by any individual or any social group, facing a hazardous situation, is whether the crisis is to be met… — Harry Emerson Fosdick
There is much that is difficult and challenging in the world today, my brothers and sisters, but there is also much that is good and… — Thomas S. Monson
As days lengthen into weeks and months and even years of adversity, the hurt grows deeper. The Church cannot hope to save a man on… — D. Todd Christofferson
These fiery trials are designed to make you stronger, but they have the potential to diminish or even destroy your trust in the Son of… — Neil L. Andersen
You will suffer, be tempted, and make mistakes. You will learn for yourself what every heroine has learned: through overcoming challenges come growth and strength.… — Dieter F. Uchtdorf

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