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Quotes about Adversity

The best work usually meets the strongest opposition.
— DL Moody
We shall make mistakes; and if we let these mistakes frighten us from our work we shall show ourselves weaklings.
— Theodore Roosevelt
Every true work of God has had its bitter enemies - not only outside, but also inside - just as in the days of Nehemiah.
— DL Moody
Anything that works against you can also work for you once you understand the Principle of Reverse.
— Maya Angelou
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.
— Albert Schweitzer
We shouldn't be surprised when suffering and difficulty come our way; in fact, we should probably be surprised when they don't.
— Timothy Lane
The Macedonians gave in the context of their lack of resources.
— Timothy Lane
the anger we reveal in the middle of trial says more about us than it does about the trial.
— Timothy Lane
Remember, you can't avoid conflict, but it can be a place where amazing growth takes place!
— Timothy Lane
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.
— Oscar Wilde
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.
— Oscar Wilde
When the prurient and the impotent attack you, be sure you are right.
— Oscar Wilde