When we talk about adversity, this is the moment when character really gets tested. When things aren't going the way you want and you can't see anyway that they're going to go the way you want. That's kind of when those old virtues really become valuable and vulnerable also.
You cannot run away from weakness; you must some time fight it out or perish; and if that be so, why not now, and where you stand?
Sometimes if you don't physically attempt something, you don't realize how sick to your stomach or how hard it is.
It is written that adversity introduces us to ourselves.
When you start to live your dream, it's not quite what you thought it was because there is a lot of overwhelming stuff that comes on top of it, and you have to figure it all out.
I was raised to face any challenge.
Someone once said, 'Adversity introduces a man to himself.' For some reason, that's scary, but most people discover that adversity does make them stronger.
Don't duck the most difficult problems. That just ensures that the hardest part will be left when you are most tired. Get the big one done - it's downhill from then on.
Choose a challenge instead of competence
There in no one more unfortunate than the man who has never been unfortunate. for it has never been in his power to try himself.
You can and you must expect suffering.
We must endure Adversity Bravely and cheerfully.
Adversity finds at last the man whom she has often passed by.
Trial by fire.' Roland whistled, patting Luce on the back. 'Show no fear.
She turned so they were face-to-face and gave him back the words he'd offered her their first night together: "I survived. Isn't that what matters?
Braving obstacles and hardships is nobler than retreat to tranquility. The butterfly that hovers around the lamp until it dies is more admirable than the mole that lives in a dark tunnel.
Don't dodge difficulties; meet them, greet them, beat them. All great men have been through the wringer.
A man is the sum of his misfortunes. One day you'd think misfortune would get tired but then time is your misfortune
Courage is to take hard knocks like a man when occasion calls.
I believe in facing reality. But only because I don't like turning my back on it.
The greatest difficulty always comes right before the birth of a dream.
Courage is adversity's lamp.
Our power will be multiplied … if we frankly recognize the negative as well as the positive sides of our activity ….
A truley heroic way of life lies in squarely confronting and courageously overcoming the pounding vicissitudes that life always throws in our paths
If the challenge seems a bit too overwhelming, that's the one you want. Take it on & let it pull you up.
