We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.
TacitusAdversity, which makes us indulgent to others, renders them severe towards us.
Jean-Antoine Petit-SennAdversity reminds men of religion
LivyIt is noble and so regarded both among nations and individuals to keep faith in adversity
Titus Caius Silius ItalicusOne thing I suffered from as a kid was I never felt adversity. The sense of being immune was, ludicrously, a painful one.
Diane ArbusNothing is harder to direct than a man in prosperity; nothing more easily managed that one is adversity.
PlutarchIf we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.
Josh BillingsBy adversity are wrought the greatest works of admiration, and all the fair examples of renown, out of distress and misery are grown.
Samuel DanielHe who does not tire, tires adversity.
Martin TupperProsperity makes friends, adversity tries them. - Maxims
Publilius SyrusThe experience of democracy is like the experience of life itself- always changing, infinite in its variety, sometimes turbulent and all the more valuable for having been tested by adversity.
Jimmy CarterAdversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters
Victor HugoShow me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll show you someone who has overcome adversity
Lou HoltzFor in all adversity of fortune the worst sort of misery is to have been happy.
BoethiusIt is noble and so regarded both among nations and individuals to keep faith in adversity
Titus Caius Silius ItalicusThe riders have comeback from the face of adversary... [we think he meant adversity!]
Phil LiggettLife is truly known only to those who suffer, lose, endure adversity and stumble from defeat to defeat.
Anais NinMany who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.
TacitusEducation is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity.
AristotleAny man can win when things go his way, it's the man who overcomes adversity that is the true champion.
Jock EwingWe survive on adversity and perish in ease and comfort
MenciusFire is the test of gold; adversity, of strong men.
Martha GrahamCourage is adversity's lamp.
Luc De VauvanarguesTrue friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity, before it is entitled to the appellation.
George WashingtonFresh activity is the only means of overcoming adversity.
Johann Wolfgang Von GoetheWeak minds sink under prosperity as well as adversity; but strong and deep ones have two high tides.
David HareThe friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. I can better trust those who helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity.
Ulysses S GrantNearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.
Abraham LincolnAs the yellow gold is tried in the fire, so is sincerity tested in adversity
OvidCertainly virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed, or crushed: for prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.
Francis BaconLove is maintain'd by wealth: when all is spent,
Adversity then breeds the discontent
Robert HerrickWithout adversity a person hardly knows whether they are honest or not.
Henry FieldingAdversity has the same effect on a man that severe training has on the pugilist: it reduces him to his fighting weight.
Josh BillingsA true friend is tested in adversity
Quintus EnniusYou'll never find a better sparring partner than adversity.
Golda MeirIn prosperity prepare for a change; in adversity hope for one.
James BurghHe knows not his own strength that hath not met adversity.
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