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Adversity Quotes by Epictetus
- Common and vulgar people ascribe all ills that they feel to others; people of little wisdom ascribe to themselves; people of much wisdom, to no…
- When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.
- To accuse others for one's own misfortunes is a sign of want of education. To accuse oneself shows that one's education has begun. To accuse…
- Difficulties show men what they are. In case of any difficulty remember that God has pitted you against a rough antagonist that you may be…
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- Strong men greet war, tempest, hard times. They wish, as Pindar said, to tread the floors of hell, with necessities as hard… — Ralph Waldo Emerson
- Life never was intended to be easy. Rather, it is a period of proving and growth. It is interwoven with difficulties, challenges,… — Richard G. Scott
- A society that does not correctly interpret and appreciate its past cannot understand its present fortunes and adversities and can be caught… — Ibrahim Babangida
- All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence; then success is sure. You can "already know for sure" things that… — Mark Twain
- Ji-li's deeply moving story should be on the shelf of every person's library. Her courage in the face of adversity and her… — Nien Cheng
- Every noble work is bound to face problems and obstacles. It is important to check your goal and motivation thoroughly. One should… — Dalai Lama
- Good actions are a guard against the blows of adversity. — Abu Bakr
- Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish. — John Quincy Adams