Adversity Quote by Norman Vincent Peale
“Stand up to an obstacle. Just stand up to it, that's all, and don't give way under it, and it will finally break. You will break it. Something has to break, and it won't be you, it will be the obstacle.”
About This Quote
Persistent resistance to a challenge eventually forces the obstacle to yield, not the individual.
In simple terms: Stand firm; obstacles break.
Resilience defeats resistance.
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When to use this quote
- sports competition
- career setbacks
- personal crises
Key Concepts
Practical Applications
- coaching for grit
- motivational seminars
Questions to Reflect On
- What mental strategies keep you standing?
- When does persistence become counterproductive?