Adversity is the first path to truth.
Lord Byron
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... →
John Bytheway
It is courage, courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor. Live bravely and present a brave front to adversity.
Horace
Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents, which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant.
Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.
In adversity remember to keep an even mind.
I'll say this for adversity: people seem to be able to stand it, and that's more than I can say for prosperity.
Kin Hubbard
In so many things, growth comes from adversity.
Michael Huffington
Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters.
Victor Hugo
If you ask me why I've succeeded, it's because I was in the Royal Marines. You have this unbelievable sense of achievement and of overcoming... →
Brian McDermott