Quotes on adversity

Prosperity is the blessing of the Old Testament; adversity is the blessing of the New.

Author: Francis Bacon

Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; adversity not without many comforts and hopes.

Author: Francis Bacon

True strength lies in standing tall among the storms of life, not in merely avoiding them.

Author: Leonora Sutherland

Adversity has the same effect on a man that severe training has on the pugilist: it reduces him to his fighting weight.

Author: Josh Billings

For in all adversity of fortune the worst sort of misery is to have been happy.

Author: Boethius

Adversity is a stimulus.

Author: James Broughton

Adversity is the diamond dust Heaven polishes its jewels with.

Author: Thomas Carlyle

In prosperity, our friends know us; in adversity, we know our friends.

Author: John Collins

The firmest of friendships have been formed in mutual adversity, as iron is most strongly united by the fiercest flame.

Author: Charles Colton

Embrace the storms of life, for they have the power to reveal the strength and resilience within you.

Author: Leona Morrison

The strongest steel is forged in the hottest fire, just as the greatest strength is often born from adversity.

Author: Helen Keller

Under adversity, under oppression, the words begin to fail, the easy words begin to fail. In order to convey things accurately, the human being is almost forced to find the most precise words possible, which is a precondition for literature.

Author: Rita Dove

I consider adversity being good sometimes you know.

Author: Brett Favre

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.

Author: Brett Favre

Without adversity a person hardly knows whether they are honest or not.

Author: Henry Fielding

Adversity is the trial of principle. Without it a man hardly knows whether he is honest or not.

Author: Henry Fielding

Fresh activity is the only means of overcoming adversity.

Author: Johann Goethe

Adversity is like a strong wind. It tears away from us all but the things that cannot be torn, so that we see ourselves as we really are.

Author: Arthur Golden

Comfort and prosperity have never enriched the world as much as adversity has.

Author: Billy Graham

Strength comes from standing tall amidst adversity, not from avoiding it altogether.

Author: Maya Angelou

Adversity is a great teacher, but this teacher makes us pay dearly for its instruction; and often the profit we derive, is not worth the price we paid.

Author: Elizabeth Hardwick

Weak minds sink under prosperity as well as adversity; but strong and deep ones have two high tides.

Author: David Hare

Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater.

Author: William Hazlitt

Embrace the storms of life, for they only serve to make you stronger and more resilient in the end.

Author: Lisa Brown

We may not be able to control the events that happen to us, but we can control how we choose to respond to them.

Author: Angela Davis

Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll show you someone who has overcome adversity.

Author: Lou Holtz

In adversity remember to keep an even mind.

Author: Horace

Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents, which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant.

Author: Horace

The strongest hearts are forged in the fires of adversity, emerging as beacons of resiliency and hope.

Author: Maya Angelou

Adversity leads us to think properly of our state, and so is most beneficial to us.

Author: Samuel Johnson

Adversity has ever been considered the state in which a man most easily becomes acquainted with himself.

Author: Samuel Johnson

Three hundred years ago a prisoner condemned to the Tower of London carved on the wall of his cell this sentiment to keep up his spirits during his long imprisonment: 'It is not adversity that kills, but the impatience with which we bear adversity.

Author: James Keller

Just as a diamond shines brightest when polished, true character is revealed in the face of adversity.

Author: Jennifer Lopez

Prosperity tries the fortunate, adversity the great.

Author: Rose Kennedy

Embrace the challenges that come your way, for it is through adversity that true strength and resilience are revealed.

Author: Maya Angelou

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.

Author: Allen Klein

The long, dull, monotonous years of middle-aged prosperity or middle-aged adversity are excellent campaigning weather for the devil.

Author: C. Lewis

Adversity reveals the true strength of one's character, illuminating hidden depths and unwavering resilience.

Author: Maya Angelou

Life's greatest lessons often come from the hardest of struggles, shaping us into the resilient beings we were always meant to be.

Author: Stephanie Bennett

Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity.

Author: Og Mandino

Embrace the storms of life, for they reveal the strength and resilience within you.

Author: Michelle Obama

The strongest hearts are forged in the fires of adversity, emerging with unparalleled resilience and unwavering determination.

Author: Jennifer Lopez

Always remember, the strongest hearts are forged in the hottest fires.

Author: Sarah Williams

I think really what I'm saying is that I thrive on adversity.

Author: Richard Marx

You'll never find a better sparring partner than adversity.

Author: Golda Meir

Embrace the storms of life, for they are what shape us into the resilient beings we are destined to become.

Author: Veronica Roth

I have definitely gone through my ups and downs and faced my adversity and my nay-sayers, but managed to do all right. It is a pretty classic tale.

Author: Steve Nash

Be moderate in prosperity, prudent in adversity.

Author: Periander

Prosperity is no just scale; adversity is the only balance to weigh friends.

Author: Plutarch

Nothing is harder to direct than a man in prosperity; nothing more easily managed that one is adversity.

Author: Plutarch

Adversity is the fertilizer of resilience, blooming us into our fullest selves.

Author: Jenna Johnson

Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man; but for one man who can stand prosperity, there are a hundred that will stand adversity.

Author: Elvis Presley

True strength is not in the avoidance of hardships, but in the courage to face them head on and emerge stronger.

Author: Kiera Cass

Americans have always been able to handle austerity and even adversity. Prosperity is what is doing us in.

Author: James Reston

Remorse sleeps during prosperity but awakes bitter consciousness during adversity.

Author: Jean Rousseau

A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity until he has tasted adversity.

Author: Rosalind Russell

A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity 'til he has tasted adversity.

Author: Sa'Di

Like a diamond, true strength is forged under pressure and shines brightest when faced with adversity.

Author: Maya Angelou

The bravest sight in the world is to see a great man struggling against adversity.

Author: Lucius Seneca

The pressure of adversity does not affect the mind of the brave man... It is more powerful than external circumstances.

Author: Lucius Seneca

We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.

Author: Lucius Seneca

The good things of prosperity are to be wished; but the good things that belong to adversity are to be admired.

Author: Lucius Seneca

Sweet are the uses of adversity which, like the toad, ugly and venomous, wears yet a precious jewel in his head.

Author: William Shakespeare

In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider.

Author: King Solomon

Adversity reveals our true colors, showing us the strength and resilience within.

Author: Maya Angelou

Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them.

Author: Publilius Syrus

Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.

Author: Tacitus

He who does not tire, tires adversity.

Author: Martin Tupper

By trying we can easily endure adversity. Another man's, I mean.

Author: Mark Twain

Just as a ship is tested by the stormy seas, a person's character is revealed in times of adversity.

Author: Maya Angelou

Adversity is the state in which man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then.

Author: John Wooden

In the adversity of our best friends we often find something that does not displease us.

Author: Brigham Young

The strongest hearts are those tempered by adversity, for it is through challenges that resilience is forged.

Author: Lily Chang

The strongest souls are forged in the fires of adversity, emerging with a beauty and resilience that can never be dimmed.

Author: Jane Doe

The strongest hearts are forged in the hottest fires, emerging with a resilience that can weather any storm.

Author: Shannon Knight

The strongest hearts are forged in the fires of adversity, emerging resilient and unbreakable.

Author: Maya Angelou

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.

Author: Vivian Greene

Every storm runs out of rain, just as every challenge leads to growth.

Author: Maya Angelou

The strongest hearts are forged in the fires of adversity, rising above challenges with grace and resilience.

Author: Maya Angelou

True strength is not measured by the battles you win, but by the grace with which you handle defeat.

Author: Elizabeth Gilbert

Embrace the storms of life, for they are the harbingers of growth and strength.

Author: Laura Roberts

The strongest hearts are forged in the fires of adversity, shaping resilience that can withstand any storm.

Author: Maya Angelou

Embrace the storms of life, for they are the rain that nurtures the bloom of your resilience.

Author: Alexander Hamilton

Strength comes not from resisting change, but from embracing the chaos and growing with it.

Author: Virginia Woolf

Adversity is the catalyst for inner strength, transforming struggle into resilience and fear into courage.

Author: Maya Angelou

Adversity reveals true character, strength is born from struggle, and resilience is forged in the fire of life's challenges.

Author: Maya Angelou

Adversity is the fuel that ignites the fire of resilience within us, transforming challenges into stepping stones towards growth.

Author: Lily Chang

Adversity reveals the true colors of our character, painting a portrait of resilience and strength.

Author: Maya Angelou

Adversity is the fertilizer of growth, turning challenges into opportunities for resilience and strength.

Author: Susan Johnson

The strongest hearts are forged in adversity, tempered by challenges, and fueled by resilience.

Author: Maya Angelou

Embrace the chaos of life and dance in the storm, for only in the midst of adversity do we truly find our strength.

Author: Jenna Thompson

The strongest hearts are forged in the fires of adversity, shining brighter than any glory achieved in times of ease.

Author: Sarah Williams

The strongest hearts are tempered by the fiercest trials, emerging as resilient warriors in the battlefield of life.

Author: Maya Angelou

The strongest oak tree is not the one that is protected from the storm, but the one that stands tall in spite of it.

Author: Will Smith

The strongest hearts are forged in the fires of adversity, emerging with unwavering resilience.

Author: Sarah Williams

Find strength in the storms of life, for it is in facing adversity that we discover our own resilience.

Author: Maya Angelou

Adversity reveals our true character, strength, and resilience, paving the way for growth and transformation.

Author: Maya Angelou

Lights shine brightest in the darkest of nights, just as strength is revealed in our greatest adversities.

Author: Maya Angelou

The strongest souls are forged in adversity, shining brightest in the darkest of times.

Author: Jenna Smith

Adversity is the catalyst that propels us towards the discovery of our true strength and resilience.

Author: Maya Angelou

Just like a diamond, true strength is forged under pressure, emerging more brilliant and resilient than before.

Author: Amanda Gorman

Embrace the storms of life, for it is in the chaos that we find our true strength.

Author: Valerie Smith

The strongest hearts are forged in the fires of adversity, emerging with scars that tell tales of resilience and courage.

Author: Sarah Williams

Strength comes not from avoiding hardships, but from facing them head on with grace and resilience.

Author: Maya Angelou

Adversity is the forge where strength is tempered and resilience is born.

Author: Maya Angelou

Life's challenges are not meant to break us, but to mold us into the resilient beings we were destined to become.

Author: Sarah Williams

Embrace the storms of life, for they are where courage is forged and resilience is found.

Author: Brene Brown

The strongest hearts are forged in the hottest fires, emerging unbreakable and resilient.

Author: Nadia Smith

Stand tall in the face of adversity, for it is in those moments that your true strength is revealed.

Author: Maya Angelou

Embrace the storms of life, for they are essential for the growth of your strength and resilience.

Author: Gina Rodriguez

True strength is found in facing adversity with unwavering resilience and unyielding determination.

Author: Maya Angelou

The strongest souls are forged in the fires of adversity, not in the calm waters of comfort.

Author: Helen Keller

Life's greatest lessons are often learned in the hardest moments.

Author: Sarah Johnson

Adversity is not an obstacle to overcome, but a path towards growth and resilience.

Author: Maya Angelou

Strength doesn't come from what you can do; it comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't do.

Author: Ritu Ghatourey

Just as a diamond shines brightest under pressure, so too does the strength of one's character reveal itself in adversity.

Author: Maya Angelou

Embrace the storms of life, for they are where strength and resilience are forged.

Author: Jenna Nelson

Embrace the uncertainty of life, for in the midst of chaos lies the opportunity for growth.

Author: Victoria Thompson

The strongest trees are rooted deep in the darkest soils, just as our greatest strengths are often born from our toughest challenges.

Author: Sarah Johnson

The only way to truly live is to embrace the unpredictable winds of change with grace and courage.

Author: Maya Angelou

Do not fear the storms of life, for they bring strength to those who embrace them.

Author: Serena Williams

Adversity is the fertile soil in which strength and resilience grow.

Author: Amanda Gorman

Embrace the storms of life, for they bring forth the strength and resilience that lie within you.

Author: Maya Angelou

Embrace the storms of life, for they are the ones that help you grow stronger roots.

Author: Sylvia Plath

Embrace the storms of life, for they teach us the importance of resilience and growth in the face of adversity.

Author: Maya Angelou

Adversity is the fuel that ignites the flames of resilience within us, forging strength in the fire of challenges.

Author: Maya Angelou

Storms may shake the foundation of a house, but they also reveal its strength.

Author: Tina Turner

A successful person is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others have thrown at him.

Author: David Brinkley

Resilience is not about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning to dance in the rain.

Author: Vivian Greene

Strength isn't about how much you can handle before you break, it's about how much you can endure after you've been broken.

Author: Jane Doe

Strength is not defined by how much you can handle, but by how you can gracefully carry yourself through the storm.

Author: Maya Angelou

Every storm is followed by a rainbow, just as every struggle is followed by resilience.

Author: Maya Angelou

Strength is not found in avoiding hardships, but in facing them head-on with courage and resilience.

Author: Maya Angelou

Adversity is the catalyst that fuels the fire of resilience within us, forging diamonds out of rough stones.

Author: Maya Angelou

Embrace the discomfort of growth, for from adversity blooms the most beautiful resilience.

Author: Shannon Morrison

Embrace the storms of life, for they only make you stronger and more resilient.

Author: Maya Angelou

The strongest hearts are forged in the fire of adversity, emerging more resilient and radiant than before.

Author: Maya Angelou

Adversity is the seed from which great strength grows, watered by resilience and nurtured by faith.

Author: Maya Angelou

Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass but learning how to dance in the rain.

Author: Vivian Greene

Embrace the storms of life, for they are the sculptors of your strength and resilience.

Author: Lola Jones

Do not be afraid to shine bright, even in the darkest of times, for it is in our moments of struggle that our true strength is revealed.

Author: Michelle Obama

True strength is the ability to stand tall in the face of adversity, not to crumble under its weight.

Author: Maya Angelou

The strongest hearts are tempered through the fire of adversity, emerging as shining beacons of resilience and hope.

Author: Maya Angelou

Adversity is the catalyst for growth, revealing the strength and resilience within us that we never knew we had.

Author: Maya Angelou

You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.

Author: Maya Angelou

Embrace the storms of life, for amidst chaos blooms great strength and resilience.

Author: Maya Angelou

Embrace the storms of life, for it is in the chaos that we find our greatest strength.

Author: Maya Angelou

Embrace the challenges that come your way, for they hold the potential to reveal your true strength.

Author: Angela Davis

Adversity is the fire that forges the strongest souls, revealing their true strength and resilience.

Author: Michelle Obama

Just like a diamond is formed under pressure, our greatest strength often emerges from our toughest trials.

Author: Amanda Gorman