Cornerstones
Adversity
Cornerstones highlights thought-provoking quotes from notable folks.
Adversity introduces a man to himself.
Albert Einstein
You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.
Maya Angelou
The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.
Chinese Proverb
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.
2 Corinthians 4:8,9 (KJV)
Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.
Robert F. Kennedy
Adversity, and perseverance and all these things can shape you. They can give you a value and a self-esteem that is priceless.
Scott Hamilton
When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.
Henry Ford
Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.
Seneca
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston Churchill
Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new center of gravity. Don't fight them. Just find a new way to stand.
Oprah Winfrey
You can't be brave if you've only had wonderful things happen to you.
Mary Tyler Moore
Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.
Michael Jordan
Let me embrace thee, sour adversity, for wise men say it is the wisest course.
William Shakespeare
You should never view your challenges as a disadvantage. Instead, it's important for you to understand that your experience facing and overcoming adversity is actually one of your biggest advantages.
Michelle Obama
Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
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