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| Difficulties show men what they are. In case of any difficulty remember that God has pitted you against a rough antagonist that you may be a conqueror, and this cannot be without toil. |
| Epictetus |
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| Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity. |
| Aristotle |
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| For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer. (Psalms 109:4) |
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| Genuine morality is preserved only in the school of adversity; a state of continuous prosperity may easily prove a quick sand to virtue |
| Friedrich von Schiller |
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| Great men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war |
| Seneca |
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| He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact a motive power out of the greatest obstacles. |
| Walter Scott |
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| If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small |
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| In adversity remember to keep an even mind. |
| Horace |
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| It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways. |
| Buddha |
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| It is courage, courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor. Live bravely and present a brave front to adversity. |
| Horace |
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| Live as brave men and face adversity with stout hearts. |
| Horace |
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| Men of sense often learn from their enemies. It is from their foes, not their friends, that cities learn the lesson of building high walls and ships of war . . . |
| Aristophanes |
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| Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. |
| Abraham Lincoln |
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| Opposition is a natural part of life. Just as we develop our physical muscles through overcoming opposition - such as lifting weights - we develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and adversity. |
| Stephen R. Covey |
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| Remember when life's path is steep to keep your mind even. |
| Horace |
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