Adversity is like a strong wind. It tears away from us all but the things that cannot be torn, so read more

Adversity is like a strong wind. It tears away from us all but the things that cannot be torn, so that we see ourselves as we really are.

diamonds shine more brightly foiled by black velvet.

diamonds shine more brightly foiled by black velvet.

Constant success shows us but one side of the world; adversity brings out the reverse of the picture.

Constant success shows us but one side of the world; adversity brings out the reverse of the picture.

Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above them.

Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above them.

Adversity makes a man wise, not rich ...

Adversity makes a man wise, not rich ...

Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater.

Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater.

We survive on adversity and perish in ease and comfort.

We survive on adversity and perish in ease and comfort.

What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well.

What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well.

If you watch how nature deals with adversity, continually renewing itself, you can't help but learn.

If you watch how nature deals with adversity, continually renewing itself, you can't help but learn.