Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man; but for one man who can
stand prosperity, there are a hundred read more

Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man; but for one man who can
stand prosperity, there are a hundred that will stand adversity.

diamonds shine more brightly foiled by black velvet.

diamonds shine more brightly foiled by black velvet.

Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity.

Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity.

Adversity's sweet milk, philosophy.

Adversity's sweet milk, philosophy.

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.

Adversity is the first path to truth.

Adversity is the first path to truth.

. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters.

Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters.

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.