2,568 Quotes About Adversity

She knew this rose petal was from that same rose and that John had saved it all this time. A link through eternity, despite all the odds, all the obstacles – their hearts connected, entwined forever.

Leibniz’s assertion that we live in the best of all possible worlds is, no matter what present appearances suggest, absolutely true – because the issue has to be considered over an entire cosmic Age, not just one snapshot in time. All the horrors of today are necessary for the glories of tomorrow. They provide the dialectical obstacles we must overcome, and we do so by becoming more and more perfect ourselves.

Opposition is the motor of progress. Divinity has to be fought for and won. Achieving Godhood is the culmination of the ultimate cosmic struggle. Only the greatest heroes can manage it. Are you a hero? Can you become God?

When dark situations arise, it is opportunity for you to reveal the leader in you. Rise and deal with them.

No school develops more great leaders than Adversity University.

It's hard at times, but it makes a kid strong in ways that most people can't understand. Teaches them that even though people are left behind, new ones will inevitable take their place; that every place has something good - and bad - to offer. It makes a kid grow up fast.

When you experience loss, people say you’ll move through the 5 stages of grief….Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance….. What they don’t tell you is that you’ll cycle through them all every day.

When setting out on an unknown course for your authentic life, expect fog.

If you're looking for the easy challenge, you're not cut out for success.