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Adversity Quotes

Adversity Quotes

Adversity has a way of revealing what people are made of. These quotes look at hardship not as something to romanticize but as something that, once weathered, tends to leave behind unexpected growth. The voices here range from philosophers to athletes, all speaking from experience.

Reach for these when writing a personal essay, preparing a keynote, encouraging a friend through a tough stretch, or reflecting in a journal. Take your time with the collection.

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“Weak minds sink under prosperity as well as adversity; but strong and deep ones have two high tides.”

David Hare

“The journey is never ending. There's always gonna be growth, improvement, adversity; you just gotta take it all in and do what's right, continue to grow, continue to live in the moment.”

Antonio Brown

“Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.”

Napoleon Hill

“If you live long enough, you'll make mistakes. But if you learn from them, you'll be a better person. It's how you handle adversity, not how it affects you. The main thing is never quit, never quit, never quit.”

William J. Clinton

“Israel was not created in order to disappear - Israel will endure and flourish. It is the child of hope and the home of the brave. It can neither be broken by adversity nor demoralized by success. It carries the shield of democracy and it honors the sword of freedom.”

John F. Kennedy

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