Adversity isn’t an obstacle that we need to get around in order to resume living our life. It’s part of our life. – Aimee Mullins
Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation. – George Washington
To me, obstacles in life build character. You have to be able to overcome adversity in order to succeed and appreciate the simple things life has to offer… that’s where most of my inspiration for writing and singing comes from. – Elliott Yamin
Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit. – Napoleon Hill
I try to find scripts of stories that kinda celebrate the human condition… let’s talk about the tough world out there and the human spirit overcoming adversity. – Garry Marshall
I’m somebody who finds adversity is almost as good as encouragement. It’s almost like, you close the door, and I’ll find ten ways to kick it in and go around it or dig under it or something. – Diane Warren
Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; adversity not without many comforts and hopes. – Francis Bacon
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. – Pete Wentz
The story of FDR as U.S. Commander in Chief is a heroic war story of a president who had already overcome great adversity in facing polio but who went on to take the reins of our armed forces in the greatest conflagration in human history – on our behalf. – Nigel Hamilton
Weak minds sink under prosperity as well as adversity; but strong and deep ones have two high tides. – David Hare
I want to be a role model and I want to show kids that you can be strong and overcome adversity. – Paula Creamer
Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man; but for one man who can stand prosperity, there are a hundred that will stand adversity. – Elvis Presley
Yes, I did shatter my leg, and it really changed my life, in a way. It wasn’t much fun, but it did open me up, and as we all know intuitively, adversity can develop resources. – Dan Millman
Obviously, resilience matters. I was no stranger to adversity, but it’s different when it’s personal. Not something I would recommend. – David Petraeus
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. – Elizabeth Hardwick
True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity, before it is entitled to the appellation. – George Washington
Many of the lessons we are to learn in mortality can only be received through the things we experience and sometimes suffer. And God expects and trusts us to face temporary mortal adversity with His help so we can learn what we need to learn and ultimately become what we are to become in eternity. – David A. Bednar
One thing about championship teams is that they’re resilient. No matter what is thrown at them, no matter how deep the hole, they find a way to bounce back and overcome adversity. – Nick Saban
Prosperity is the blessing of the Old Testament; adversity is the blessing of the New. – Francis Bacon
You may feel singled out when adversity enters your life. You shake your head and wonder, ‘Why me?’ – Joseph B. Wirthlin
Adversity is simply part of earth life. From it we can grow and progress if we choose to. Yes, some trials come because of our own disobedience, but many trials are simply part of life. – John Bytheway