Adversity Quotes

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Many of our problems are blessings in disguise. — O. Leslie Stone
When the Lord instills hope and faith and peace and assurance in people, they can bring great things to pass. This, then, is often what… — Gene R. Cook
Misfortunes make us wise. — Mary Norton
What I meant by that is, any time you have adversity, now you've got a chance to see all of these guys play every game… — Mike Shanahan
You face adversity all the time. I accept what lies ahead and then I do my best. You can't take things too seriously, and you… — Kristine Lilly
Never forget that God tests his real friends more severely than the lukewarm ones. — Kathryn Hulme
If you have not clung to a broken piece of your old ship in the dark night of the soul, your faith may not have… — Rufus Jones
It appears that when life is broken by tragedy God shines through the breach. — George Arthur Buttrick
Does this mean we will always understand our challenges? Won't all of us, sometime, have reason to ask, 'O God, where art thou?' Yes! When… — Robert D. Hales
Those who have succeeded have also had the ability to overcome adversity, disappointment, and even tragedy in their lives. — LaVell Edwards
If we are right with the Lord, then, as we face adversity, we can be assured that we will be blessed with faith, strength, wisdom… — Ronald E. Poelman
The sharpest sting of adversity it borrows from our own impatience. — George Horne
Love is a fabric which never fades, no matter how often it is washed in the water of adversity and grief. — Robert Fulghum
Life didn't promise to be wonderful. — Teddy Pendergrass
Be calm and strong and patient. Meet failure and disappointment with courage. Rise superior to the trials of life, and never give in to hopelessness… — William Osler
Know how to win and how to lose and be able to handle adversity. — Tom Osborne
Many times I had to dig deep and perform. All of that adversity helped me and drove me to want to be the best. — Hayley Wickenheiser
The core of a soldier is moral discipline. It is intertwined with the discipline of physical and mental achievement. It motivates doing on your own… — William G. Bainbridge
And ye, who have met with Adversity's blast, And been bow'd to the earth by its fury; To whom the Twelve Months, that have recently… — Thomas Hood
Being your best is not so much about overcoming the barriers other people place in front of you as it is about overcoming the barriers… — Kieren Perkins

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