There is in every true woman’s heart, a spark of heavenly fire, which lies dormant in the broad daylight of prosperity, but which kindles up and beams and blazes in the dark hour of adversity. – Washington Irving
We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched. – Tacitus
Whenever I do the sign of the cross, it always brings comfort in situations when you are faced with adversity and stress. – Troy Polamalu
Individually and collectively, Cherokee people possess an extraordinary ability to face down adversity and continue moving forward. – Wilma Mankiller
If you live long enough, you’ll make mistakes. But if you learn from them, you’ll be a better person. It’s how you handle adversity, not how it affects you. The main thing is never quit, never quit, never quit. – William J. Clinton
The trick to great romance is in overcoming adversity. In realizing that love is worth some uphill climbs. – Sarah MacLean
As a lifelong practitioner of martial arts, I’m trained to remain calm in the face of adversity and danger. – Steven Seagal
I don’t think I’ve had any adversity. I mean, yeah, I studied hard in school, but that’s not adversity. Everyone in the Nuba Mountains has faced incredible adversity, every single one of them. Just to finish primary school is an incredible challenge. – Tom Catena
Adversity, and perseverance and all these things can shape you. They can give you a value and a self-esteem that is priceless. – Scott Hamilton
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. – Steve Nash
Just as we develop our physical muscles through overcoming opposition – such as lifting weights – we develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and adversity. – Stephen Covey
Adversity tests us from time to time and it is inevitable that this testing continues during life. – Walter Annenberg
Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable. – Tacitus
As years passed away I have formed the habit of looking back upon that former self as upon another person, the remembrance of whose emotions has been a solace in adversity and added zest to the enjoyment of prosperity. – Simon Newcomb
There is in every woman’s heart a spark of heavenly fire which lies dormant in the broad daylight of prosperity, but which kindles up and beams and blazes in the dark hour of adversity. – Washington Irving
Those who kept their sanity and humanity intact in the face of awful adversity. Heroes named and unnamed, some known only to God. – Silvia Cartwright
There are uses to adversity, and they don’t reveal themselves until tested. Whether it’s serious illness, financial hardship, or the simple constraint of parents who speak limited English, difficulty can tap unexpected strengths. – Sonia Sotomayor
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. – Tory Lanez