Adversity Quote by Charles de Gaulle

Difficulty attracts the characterful man, for it is by grasping it that he fulfils himself.

— Charles de Gaulle

A man of character finds a special attractiveness in difficulty, since it is only by coming to grips with difficulty that he can realize…

— Charles de Gaulle

A man's worst difficulties begin when he is able to do as he likes.

— Thomas Huxley

The man who most vividly realizes a difficulty is the man most likely to overcome it.

— Joseph P. Farrell

A man reveals his character even in the simplest things he does.

— Jean de la Bruyere

Difficulties show men what they are. In case of any difficulty, remember that God has pitted you against a rough antagonist that you may…

— Epictetus

The pursuit of the difficult makes men strong

— George W. Romney

No difficulty can discourage, no obstacle dismay, no trouble dishearten the man who has acquired the art of being alive. Difficulties are but dares…

— Ella Wheeler Wilcox

The idea of difficulty animates us all the time. We don’t want man to be an angel; we want him to be a hero.…

— Etienne Decroux

Difficulty shows what men are.

— Epictetus

Difficulty shows what men are. Therefore when a difficulty falls upon you, remember that God, like a trainer of wrestlers, has matched you with…

— Epictetus

The strength of a man is seen in his way to confront and conquer his own weaknesses.

— Senora Roy