Adversity Quotes

1383 Adversity quotes by 792 unique authors

A wretched soul, bruised with adversity, We bid be quiet when we hear it cry. But were we burd'ned with like weight of pain, As… — William Shakespeare
He is the most wretched of men who has never felt adversity. — William Shakespeare
Then know, that I have little wealth to lose. A man I am, crossed with adversity; My riches are these poor habiliments, Of which if… — William Shakespeare
We are inclined to call things by the wrong names. We call prosperity 'happiness', and adversity 'misery' eventhough adversity is the school of wisdom and… — William Penn
These (literary) studies are the food of youth, and consolation of age; they adorn prosperity, and are the comfort and refuge of adversity; they are… — Marcus Tullius Cicero
Who would have known of Hector, if Troy had been happy? The road to valor is built by adversity. — Unknown Author
In my youth, poverty enriched me, but now I can afford wealth. — Marc Chagall
Surely the mischief of hypocrisy can never be enough inveighed against. When religion is in request, it is the chief malady of the church, and… — Joseph Hall
It shows a weak mind not to bear prosperity as well as adversity with moderation. — Marcus Tullius Cicero
Recommend virtue to your children, that alone - not wealth - can give happiness. It upholds in adversity and the thought of it and my… — Ludwig van Beethoven
Adversity is an opportunity for self-discovery. — John C. Maxwell
We survive on adversity and perish in ease and comfort. — Unknown Author
Positive self-esteem operates as, in effect, the immune system of the consciousness, providing resistance, strength, and a capacity for regeneration. When self-esteem is low, our… — Nathaniel Branden
There's been plenty of adversity, starting the moment he was born. He had a respiratory crisis, and it was touch and go for a week… — James Taylor
Adversity creates heroes. — Picabo Street
Don't let the workings of adversity totally absorb your life. Try to understand what you can. Act where you are able; then let the matter… — Robert Falcon Scott
Leaders exhibit two essential characteristics, the willingness to confront adversity and a clearly articulated future preference. — Martin O'Malley
People realize that we're certainly faced with an abnormal amount of adversity. The Cincinnati faithful is still going through a healing process with what transpired… — Andy Kennedy
I think it was coach Lombardi that said, 'Adversity doesn't build character, it reveals it.' And that's so true. — Mike Sherman
In the face of adversity, you find out if you're a fighter or a quitter. It's all about getting up after you've been knocked down. — Archie Griffin
My ability to survive personal crises is really a mark of the character of my people. Individually and collectively, we must react with a tenacity… — Wilma Mankiller
We cannot conduct reforms that affect the people adversely. If therapy drags out for decades and no gleam of light is seen, it is certainly… — Yevgeny Primakov
Our actions today will protect children from the adverse effects of exposure to pesticides commonly used on foods. The agency also is on schedule to… — Carol Browner
Resilience is the maintenance of high levels of positive affect and well-being in the face of adversity. It is not that resilient individuals never experience… — Richard Davidson
I believe that adversity and negativity can be an amazing fuel towards personal success. — Jonathan Adler

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