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Adversity Quotes by William Shakespeare
- Sweet are the uses of adversity
- Then imitate the action of the tiger; stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood.
- Past and to come, seems best; things present, worse.
- 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…
- He is the most wretched of men who has never felt adversity.
- 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…
- Let me embrace thee, sour adversity, for wise men say it is the wisest course.
- The robbed that smiles, steals something from the thief.
- Sweet are the uses of adversity which, like the toad, ugly and venomous, wears yet a precious jewel in his head.
- A wretched soul, bruised with adversity, We bid be quiet when we hear it cry; But were we burdened with light weight of pain, As…
- Adversity's sweet milk, philosophy.
- Through tattered clothes, small vices do appear. Robes and furred gowns hide all.
More Adversity Quotes
- A high heart ought to bear calamities and not flee them, since in bearing them appears the grandeur of the mind and… — Pietro Aretino
- Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity. — Aristotle
- Misfortune shows those who are not really friends. — Aristotle
- I work best when there is adversity: I seem to get calmer the more the fur is flying. — Andrea Arnold
- One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation. — Arthur Ashe
- If I were to say, 'God, why me?' about the bad things, then I should have said, 'God, why me?' about the… — Arthur Ashe
- A society that does not correctly interpret and appreciate its past cannot understand its present fortunes and adversities and can be caught… — Ibrahim Babangida
- In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present. — Francis Bacon
- Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; adversity not without many comforts and hopes. — Francis Bacon
- Prosperity is the blessing of the Old Testament; adversity is the blessing of the New. — Francis Bacon
- Good actions are a guard against the blows of adversity. — Abu Bakr
- Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish. — John Quincy Adams