2,568 Quotes About Adversity

Tasting the bitter allows you to appreciate the sweet.

But never had their youthful beauty seemed so pure and high, as when its glow was chastened by adversity.

Now every time I witness a strong person, I want to know:What dark did you conquer in your story?Mountains do not rise without earthquakes.

Pinch of pain gives you tear! Repeat! Pinch of pain gives you strength! Repeat! A pinch of pain gives you strength to overcome the big pain.

If I had my way I'd shut everything out of your life but happiness and pleasure, Anne," said Gilbert in the tone that meant "danger ahead." "Then you would be very unwise," rejoined Anne hastily. "I'm sure no life can be properly developed and rounded out without some trial and sorrow--though I suppose it is only when we are pretty comfortable that we admit it...

If dirt was truly worthless, nothing of value would flourish in it.

Turbulence stretches a tree.

Life has pounded me downand thrashed me around,Time and time again,But I always get right back up,Because I still love life -Just as the earth still lovesThe rain.

If dirt was truly worthless, nothing valuable would flourish in it.