Adversity Quotes

1383 Adversity quotes by 792 unique authors

There is no development of character without resistance, there is no growth of spirituality without overcoming. — David O. McKay
As with the butterfly, adversity is necessary to build character in people. As you overcome adversity in your life, you will become stronger. — Joseph B. Wirthlin
There are few of us, if any, who don't walk the refiner's fire of adversity and despair, sometimes known to others but for many quietly… — Richard C. Edgley
There are times in everyone's life when something constructive is born out of adversity... when things seem so bad that you've got to grab your… — Lee Iacocca
It is not on the pinnacle of success and ease where men and women grow most. It is often down in the valley of heartache… — Ezra Taft Benson
Affliction is a divine diet which though it be not pleasing to mankind, yet almighty God hath often imposed it as a good, thought bitter,… — Izaak Walton
When you have a powerful, long-term vision for something, even against all odds and adversity, you will continue to make progress and people will want… — Robin Crow
In every adversity, there is a seed of equivalent benefit. — Pat Riley
We all face adversity and tragedy and need inspiration and motivation to Keep Rolling. — Steve Gleason
With the proper motivation, that is, a good reason for wanting to do it, your mind can overcome any sort of adversity. — Franz Stampfl
In prosperity God is heard, and that is a blessing; but in adversity God is seen, and that is a greater blessing. — Charles Spurgeon
Don't murmur and rebel in your hour of adversity. Trust in God in every trial. — T. B. Joshua
Our greatest battle is to become ourselves, in the face of adversity. — Steven Pressfield
Prosperity is a great mercy, but adversity is a greater one, if it brings us to Christ. — J C Ryle
No matter how bad things get, eventually the sun is going to shine. If you just keep at it, pursuing your goals, eventually good things… — Daniel Cormier
Our faith, trust, and love are proved and revealed in adversities, that is, in difficult and grievous outward and inward circumstances, during sickness, sorrow, and… — John of Kronstadt
Throughout my life, I have always lived with adversity and will continue to have faith and do good for my family, friends and fans. — Lil Kim
When our burdens are grievous to be borne, when we face a world in which it seems that there is only struggle and no rest,… — Chieko N. Okazaki
Christ willed to suffer and be despised and do you dare complain of the same? Christ had adversaries and backbiters; and do you wish to… — Thomas a Kempis
Mercy is to care, and care very deeply about one another. It is to care to the point where we are prepared to be involved… — W. Phillip Keller
On accepting adversity in our lives: Always it is initiated by an act of will on our part; we set ourselves to believe in the… — Margaret Clarkson
Our adversity is never just for us, but to bless others around us. — O. J. Brigance
With every adversity and trial comes the opportunity to grow stronger and learn from your circumstance. — O. J. Brigance
Life gives no one immunity against adversity, but life gives to everyone the power of positive thought which is sufficient to master all circumstances of… — Napoleon Hill
When we give thanks in all things, we see hardships and adversities in the context of the purpose of life. — Dallin H. Oaks

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