Adversity Quote by Georg C. Lichtenberg

Difficulty" is the name of an ancient tool that was created purely to help us define who we are.

— Paulo Coelho

What is difficulty? Only a word indicating the degree of strength requisite for accomplishing particular objects; a mere notice of the necessity for exertion;…

— Samuel Warren

I think everybody encounters difficulty. It's just more pitched in some people.

— Julia Cameron

Difficulties are things that show a person what they are.

— Epictetus

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

— Charles de Gaulle

Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.

— William Ellery Channing

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

People need trouble - a little frustration to sharpen the spirit on, toughen it.

— William Faulkner

There are interesting forms of difficulty, and there are unprofitable forms of difficulty. I mean, I enjoy some difficult poetry, but some of it…

— Billy Collins

Difficult, say you? Difficult to be a man of virtue, truly good, shaped and fashioned without flaw in the perfect figure of four-squared excellence,…

— Simonides of Ceos

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

One of the main weaknesses of mankind is the average man's familiarity with the word 'impossible.

— Napoleon Hill