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“Difficulties opposition criticism - these things are meant to be overcome and there is a special joy in facing them and in coming out on top. It is only when there is nothing but praise that li...”
“(Adversity is) the state in which a man most easily becomes acquainted with himself being especially free from admirers then.”
“They sicken of calm who know the storm.”
“Fire is the test of gold adversity of strong men.”
“I think my biggest achievement is that after going through a rather difficult time I consider myself comparatively sane. I'm proud of that.”
“Without the burden of afflictions it is impossible to reach the height of grace. The gift of grace increases as the struggles increase.”
“To be tested is good. The challenged life may be the best therapist.”
“When the going gets tough the tough get going.”
“From a fallen tree all make kindling.”
“The effects of opposition are wonderful. There are men who rise refreshed on hearing of a threat men to whom a crises which intimidates and paralyzes the majority comes as graceful and beloved a...”
“The virtue of prosperity is temperance the virtue of adversity is fortitude which in morals is the heroical virtue.”
“I think hearts are very much like glasses - if they do not break with the first ring they usually last a considerable time.”
“Your first big trouble can be a bonanza if you live through it. Get through the first trouble and you'll probably make it through the next one.”
“Remember that the Devil doesn't sleep but seeks our ruin in a thousand different ways”
“Calamity is the test of integrity.”
“No untroubled day has ever dawned for me.”
“The secret of a leader lies in the tests he has faced over the whole course of his life and the habit of action he develops in meeting those tests.”
“You can't have more bugs than a blanketful.”
“Down you mongrel Death! Back into your kennel!”
“Even in the deepest sinking there is the hidden purpose of an ultimate rising. Thus it is for all men from none is the source of light withheld unless he himself withdraws from it. Therefore the m...”
