The pressure of adversity does not affect the mind of the brave man... It is more powerful than external circumstances.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Let me embrace thee, sour adversity, for wise men say it is the wisest course.
William Shakespeare
Sweet are the uses of adversity which, like the toad, ugly and venomous, wears yet a precious jewel in his head.
I'm able to make decisions even in the face of adversity.
Nikki Sixx
In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider.
King Solomon
Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them.
Publilius Syrus
We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.
Tacitus
Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.
He who does not tire, tires adversity.
Martin Farquhar Tupper
I didn't care what, how much adversity life threw at me. I intended to get to the top.
Ted Turner