Calamity Quotes

264 quotes by 199 authors

Thou hast seen many sorrows, travel-stained pilgrim of the world, But that which hath vexed thee most, hath been the looking for evil; And though… — Martin Farquhar Tupper
[During difficult times and after mistakes and failures it is helpful to remember ...] Oftentimes calamity turns to our advantage and great ruins make way… — Seneca the Younger
The benevolent have the advantage of the envious, even in this present life; for the envious man is tormented not only by all the ill… — Charles Caleb Colton
I have a lot of sympathy with the ideas and frustration of the Occupy movement. I absolutely agree with the sense that Wall Street has… — Susan Bysiewicz
Purity is an illusion. The idea of purity has been used as an excuse for calamities like honor killings, bride burnings, child molestation. Purification is… — Alice Glass
Fortune is not satisfied with inflicting one calamity. — Publilius Syrus
Isnâ€™t this what I said, Lord, when I was still at home? That is what I tried to forestall by fleeing to Tarshish. I knew… — Jonah
I want to express my closeness to the people of the Philippines who have been struck by a strong earthquake, and I invite you to… — Pope Francis
If the foundation is firm the building can withstand calamities. The practice of yoga is the foundation so that the self is not shaken under… — B.K.S. Iyengar
We can be serene even in the midst of calamities and, by our serenity, make others more tranquil. — Swami Satchidananda
In short, the foundation of the Kingdom of God is based upon harmony and love, oneness, relationship and union, not upon differences, especially between husband… — Abdu'l-BahÃ¡
The wisdom of the chess player is displayed more in winning over a capable opponent than a novice. The wisdom of the general is displayed… — Jerry Bridges
What after all, has maintained the human race on this old globe despite all the calamities of nature and all the tragic failings of mankind,… — Jane Addams
The sons of Adam are limbs of each other, Having been created of one essence. When the calamity of time affects one limb, the other… — Saadi
We have determined enemies who will use any means available to take the lives of as many Americans as possible. They cheered when the Twin… — Bill Frist
Equanimity is calamity's medicine. — Publilius Syrus
The liberty of the press is a blessing when we are inclined to write against others, and a calamity when we find ourselves overborne by… — Samuel Johnson
Too often we bask in our comfortable complacency and rationalize that the ravages of war, economic disaster, famine, and earth quake cannot happen here. Those… — Ezra Taft Benson
I review all I know, but can synthesize no meaning. When I doze, the Fact, the certain accomplished calamity, wakes me roughly like a brutal… — Elizabeth Smart
I learned that it is possible for us to create light, sound and order within us no matter what calamity befall us in the outer… — Helen Keller

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