Adversity Quotes
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We fail to see the purifying and refining effect wrought by the flames of adversity. These flames are not meant to consume but only to purify us. Disguised as adversity, blessings are showered upon us.
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All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me.
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In the adversity of our best friends we often find something that does not displease us.
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Problems are the cutting edge that distinguishes between success and failure. Problems ... create our courage and wisdom.
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The people who best use their advantages, or overcome adversity, and work honestly are those most worthy of admiration.
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The only good thing about times of adversity is that you realize who your real friends and fans are - and the rest go away - which in my mind is an OK thing.
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Exemplary persons are steadfast in the face of adversity, while petty persons are engulfed by it.
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I want to be a role model and I want to show kids that you can be strong and overcome adversity.
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I'm really struck by the spirit and determination by the volunteers from the state of Alabama, ... astonishing adversity.
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Lionel has learned to deal with adversity. He's a fine player and person.
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I don't want to sound Pollyannish about this. I understand that poverty is never just poverty. It's often this collection of maladies, this compounded adversity. I'm not naive about the problem. But I think that stable, steady housing is one of the surest footholds we could have on the road to financial stability.
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Be moderate in prosperity, prudent in adversity.
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The reason why I called it 'I Told You' is because I wanted to show people that I have been doubted, and I have been in the face of adversity. Coming out of that situation, this is my 'I told you' moment.
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By sticking it out through tough times, people emerge from adversity with a stronger sense of efficacy.
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It takes no more time to see the good side of life than to see the bad.
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Sometimes adversity is what you need to face in order to become successful.
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What really grabs me is when a reader writes to express her personal story and how a book helped her situation, or her acceptance of a situation she can't change. I read some sad cases in my snail and electronic mail. I respond to all I can, affirming that they are the true heroes of life because they are fighting through adversity and surviving.
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You learn things in adversity that you would never have discovered without trouble. There is always a seed of hope.
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I think really what I'm saying is that I thrive on adversity.
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I contend that not only can you laugh at adversity, but it is essential to do so if you are to deal with setbacks without defeat.
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Initially, I know that I handled it worse than she did and I think partly because I've always been... every bit of adversity I've faced up until the last year and a half is adversity I brought upon myself - or the opposing teams have given me.
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The virtue of prosperity is temperance; the virtue of adversity is fortitude.
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The pressure of adversity does not affect the mind of the brave man... It is more powerful than external circumstances.
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The long, dull, monotonous years of middle-aged prosperity or middle-aged adversity are excellent campaigning weather for the devil.
