Quotes about Adversity

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

As my sufferings mounted I soon realized that there were two ways in which I could respond to my situation -- either to react with bitterness or seek to transform the suffering into a creative force. I decided to follow the latter course.

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

ugly, jagged scar that ran from the corner of his eye to his hairline just above his ear. He was glad he had it. A lifelong reminder of that awful day thirteen years ago and this treacherous cavern. He'd grown up fast. A breeze coming down across the

Love is a fabric which never fades, no matter how often it is washed in the water of adversity and grief.

If you have no enemies you are apt to be in the same predicament in regard to friends.

Loves conquers all things except poverty and toothache.

We all face storms in life, whether it is a storm like Katrina, a storm in a marriage, or a storm in our finances.

certainly lived through more troubles than Tina, though Tina's own life couldn't be considered an easy one.

Maizy swallowed hard, a motion that almost strangled her in this blasted dress, and she nodded.

rubbed the ugly, jagged scar that ran from the corner of his eye to his hairline just above his ear. He was glad

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