Adversity Quotes

1383 Adversity quotes by 792 unique authors

Indeed men too often take upon themselves in the prosecution of their revenge to set the example of doing away with those general laws to… — Thucydides
The prince who relies upon their words, without having otherwise provided for his security, is ruined; for friendships that are won by awards, and not… — Niccolo Machiavelli
Always walking along despite the dangers and adversities, despite the injustices and horrors, trusting in God so as not to despair of men and events. — Tariq Ramadan
There will have to be rigid and iron discipline before we achieve anything great and enduring, and that discipline will not come by mere academic… — Mahatma Gandhi
The test of friendship is assistance in adversity, and that too, unconditional assistance, Co-operation which needs consideration is as a commercial contract and not friendship.… — Mahatma Gandhi
Thinking is progress. Non-thinking is stagnation of the individual, organisation and the country. Thinking leads to action. Knowledge without action is useless and irrelevant. Knowledge… — Abdul Kalam
I find it most true that the greatest temptation outside of hell is to live without temptations; if water stands, it rots; faith is the… — Samuel Rutherford
I'm used to adversity and working really well in difficult situations. It was hard for me to accept the success — Paula Cole
When the door shuts another opens. He that would struggle with the world, and bear up in adversity, ought still to resolve not to be… — Samuel Palmer
Seek advice, but make sure it's from someone who has successfully handled mistakes or adversities. — John C. Maxwell
You must fall in love with what you do, because being an entrepreneur is a lot of hard work, and overcoming a lot of adversity.… — Unknown Author
There is nothing worse than a life filled with adversity from which nothing good ever comes. — Charles Stanley
Let us be brave in the face of adversity. — Seneca the Elder
Just as so many rivers, so many showers of rain from above, so many medicinal springs do not alter the taste of the sea, so… — Seneca the Younger
A mother is the truest friend we have when trials, heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity. — Washington Irving
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

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