adversity Quotes

"Adversity introduces a man to himself."

Prosperity makes friends and adversity tries them. A true friend is one soul in two bodies

In poverty and other misfortunes of life, true friends are a sure refuge. The young they keep out of mischief; to the old they are a comfort and aid in their weakness, and those in the prime of life they... ...

Friends are much better tried in bad fortune than in good.

Education is a valuable asset when things are going well and a safe haven when things are hard.

Adversity always presents opportunities for introspection.

“One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.”

The beauty of the soul shines out when a man bears with composure one heavy mischance after another, not because he does not feel them, but because he is a man of high and heroic temper.

Bad times show who your real friends are.

The unfortunate need people who will be kind to them; the prosperous need people to be kind to.

Misfortune shows those who are not really friends.

Great and frequent reverses can crush and mar our bliss both by the pain they cause and by the hindrance they offer to many activities. Yet nevertheless even in adversity nobility shines through, when a man endures repeated and severe... ...