Adversity Quote by Phyllis Bottome
“There are two ways of meeting difficulties: you alter the difficulties, or you alter yourself to meet them.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Road to Knowledge, 1935
You can change problems or adapt yourself to overcome them.
In simple terms: Change the problem or change yourself.
Adapt or transform to meet challenges.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career challenges
- personal setbacks
- skill acquisition
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What difficulty can you reframe?
- Which personal habit limits your progress?
Changing yourself may be harder than changing external factors.