Adversity Quotes

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Vitality shows in not only the ability to persist but the ability to start over. — F. Scott Fitzgerald
Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat. — F. Scott Fitzgerald
History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their… — B. C. Forbes
Difficulties should act as a tonic. They should spur us to greater exertion. — B. C. Forbes
When things are bad, we take comfort in the thought that they could always get worse. And when they are, we find hope in the… — Malcolm Forbes
Everything that I've ever been able to accomplish in skating and in life has come out of adversity and perseverance. — Scott Hamilton
When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it. — Henry Ford
He who knows no hardships will know no hardihood. He who faces no calamity will need no courage. Mysterious though it is, the characteristics in… — Harry Emerson Fosdick
Adversity, and perseverance and all these things can shape you. They can give you a value and a self-esteem that is priceless. — Scott Hamilton
Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear… — Nhat Hanh
Adversity is a great teacher, but this teacher makes us pay dearly for its instruction; and often the profit we derive, is not worth the… — Elizabeth Hardwick
In times like these, it helps to recall that there have always been times like these. — Paul Harvey
Paralyze resistance with persistence. — Woody Hayes
Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater. — William Hazlitt
Life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles, with sniffles predominating. — O. Henry
Something called 'the Oklahoma Standard' became known throughout the world. It means resilience in the face of adversity. It means a strength and compassion that… — Brad Henry
If you will call your troubles experiences, and remember that every experience develops some latent force within you, you will grow vigorous and happy, however… — John Heywood
Every adversity, every failure, and every heartache, carries with it the Seed of an equivalent or greater Benefit. — Napoleon Hill
Victory is always possible for the person who refuses to stop fighting. — Napoleon Hill
Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll show you someone who has overcome adversity. — Lou Holtz
The only foes that threaten America are the enemies at home, and these are ignorance, superstition and incompetence. — Elbert Hubbard
A failure is a man who has blundered, but is not able to cash in the experience. — Elbert Hubbard
Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters. — Victor Hugo
In times of great stress or adversity, it's always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive. — Lee Iacocca
There is in every true woman's heart, a spark of heavenly fire, which lies dormant in the broad daylight of prosperity, but which kindles up… — Washington Irving

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