Adversity Quotes
1383 Adversity quotes by 792 unique authors
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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
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In times like these, it helps to recall that there have always been times like these.
— Paul Harvey
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Paralyze resistance with persistence.
— Woody Hayes
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Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater.
— William Hazlitt
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Life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles, with sniffles predominating.
— O. Henry
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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
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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
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Every adversity, every failure, and every heartache, carries with it the Seed of an equivalent or greater Benefit.
— Napoleon Hill
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Victory is always possible for the person who refuses to stop fighting.
— Napoleon Hill
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Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll show you someone who has overcome adversity.
— Lou Holtz
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The only foes that threaten America are the enemies at home, and these are ignorance, superstition and incompetence.
— Elbert Hubbard
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A failure is a man who has blundered, but is not able to cash in the experience.
— Elbert Hubbard
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Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters.
— Victor Hugo
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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
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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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Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above them.
— Washington Irving
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Some minds seem almost to create themselves, springing up under every disadvantage and working their solitary but irresistible way through a thousand obstacles.
— Washington Irving
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When adversity strikes, that's when you have to be the most calm. Take a step back, stay strong, stay grounded and press on.
— LL Cool J
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If you fall behind, run faster. Never give up, never surrender, and rise up against the odds.
— Jesse Jackson
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Adversity leads us to think properly of our state, and so is most beneficial to us.
— Samuel Johnson
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