Quotes about Adversity

Every true work of God has had its bitter enemies - not only outside, but also inside - just as in the days of Nehemiah.

Anything that works against you can also work for you once you understand the Principle of Reverse.

Anyone who proposes to do good must not expect people to roll stones out of his way, but must accept his lot calmly, even if they roll a few stones upon it.

We shouldn't be surprised when suffering and difficulty come our way; in fact, we should probably be surprised when they don't.

The Macedonians gave in the context of their lack of resources.

the anger we reveal in the middle of trial says more about us than it does about the trial.

Remember, you can't avoid conflict, but it can be a place where amazing growth takes place!

One cannot always keep an adder in one's breast to feed one, nor rise up every night to sow thorns in the garden of one's soul.

I would merely beg you not to be too much bowed down by grief. What seem to us bitter trails are often blessings in disguise.

When the prurient and the impotent attack you, be sure you are right.

People used to say of me that I was too individualistic. I must be far more of an individualist than ever I was. I must get far more out of myself than ever I got, and ask far less of the world than ever I asked. Indeed, my ruin came not from too great individualism of life, but from too little. The one disgraceful, unpardonable, and to all time contemptible action of my life was to allow myself to appeal to society for help and protection.

My dear fellow, it isn't easy to be anything nowadays.