2,568 Quotes About Adversity

  • Author Charles Spurgeon
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    In prosperity God is heard, and that is a blessing; but in adversity God is seen, and that is a greater blessing.

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  • Author Charles Spurgeon
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    Many a text [of Scripture] is written in a secret ink which must be held to the fire of adversity to make it visible.

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  • Author Dan Schreiber
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    I really feel that sports at this level prepares the kids for the trials they're going to face in life. These guys had some success and a lot of adversity and they took it. It was a good season.

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  • Author Doc Sadler
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    This team has overcome so much adversity. It speaks to the character of the kids. It seems like every week they've gone through something. It's an unbelievable group of guys. You don't win as many games as these guys have and not be different. That's what they are . They're just different. I don't know how to describe it.

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  • Author Flip Saunders
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    I think the one thing that people underestimate is that when there's adversity and they become challenged they rise up to the occasion. They love those types of situations. That's why this team is built for the playoffs.

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  • Author Frank Schade
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    We have a lot of kids back. What they accomplished this year with 14 wins was far, far better than I had ever dreamed. I thought they worked through some adversity. Most games we went into I thought we were the underdog, and I was very pleased with how they handled themselves.

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  • Author Frank Schade
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    Sometimes when adversity strikes in your life or in your sport, you have to rise to the occasion. I thought our kids did that tonight and I'm very proud of them for that.

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