Overcoming Adversity Quotes - Page 3

A mighty storm is inconsequential when facing a mighty ship.

Singing in a storm silences thunder’s threats.

Don't think about sharks when you are walking on water.

It was not the privileged and the fortunate who took in the Jews in France. It was the marginal and damaged, which should remind us that there are real limits to what evil and misfortune can accomplish. If you take away the gift of reading, you create the gift of listening. If you bomb a city, you leave behind death and destruction. But you create a community of remote misses. If you take away a mother or a father, you cause suffering and despair. But one time in ten, out of that despair rises as indomitable force. You see the giant and the shepherd in the Valley of Elah and your eye is drawn to the man with sword and shield and the glittering armor. But so much of what is beautiful and valuable in the world comes from the shepherd, who has more strength and purpose than we ever imagine.

Be like stars; instead of cursing the darkness, shine.

The thorny path to greatness is better than the rosy path to mediocrity.

Golden possibilities exist in every adversity.

Stars are born out of dark moments.

Failure is a sign post, directing the right road for life’s journey.

Blow by blow a giant is knocked down.

Life tests us to see our level of endurance.

You have to conquer every obstacle to realize the goal.

You have no control over what happens to you! You can only pray for grace and strength to endure any situation.

I try to keep the happy memories. If that's what you call selective memories, I'm good with that.

Are you able to remain humble and kind when things do not go the way you want or expect? Be kind when you are in pain; be kind even when your life seems to be falling apart around you. Be humble not only when you succeed but also when you fail. Kindness in word and action, and humble in thought and belief. It is important to not only say and do the ‘right’ thing, it is important to also think and believe it - which is being genuine in nature of peace embodiment.

The high cost of greatness is better than the low cost of mediocrity.

A candle is at its brightest in the dark.

We are capable beyond measure. Go all out and be the great person, you are destiny to be.

The uglier the caterpillar the lovelier the butterfly.

Is your life story the truth? Yes, the chronological events are true. Is it the whole truth? No, you see and judge it through your conditioned eyes and mind - not of all involved - nor do you see the entire overview. Is it nothing but the truth? No, you select, share, delete, distort, subtract, assume and add what you want, need and choose to.

Scars are your greatest medals in life.

Death, like so much in life, is a lesson, which must be understood and cherished, not feared; it is a rite of passage we all must encounter at one time or another; it helps build our character and makes us stronger if we can endure its painful aftermath.

Without challenges, we fail to wonder.

No matter what, I would never let the people who wanted me to break see how much damage they had inflicted.

A tree does not stop growing because the wind blew off a few of its leaves.

An egg's true value is only known when it is broken.

We must graciously endure the times.

Dare to take risk to fulfill your dreams.

I do not like the situation but will endure. It is only for awhile.

Hang on! Don’t give up.

An oak tree is just a small nut that persevered against the taunts of doubt and fear.

Thunder is noise to a pessimist but music to an optimist.

Seeds are proof that the greatest growth takes place in the dark.

Just because a person successfully steers a voyage through hell doesn't mean he ever wants to sail that route again.

Against all odds, a seed rises from darkness and beautifies the universe.

A bird does not give up flying today because it couldn't find any worms yesterday.

The best way to overcome your weaknesses is to turn them into strengths.

Persevere like a seed; even when people try to bury you, flourish.

Your darkest experiences often lead you to your brightest fortunes.

The soul's hands carry the heart's burdens.

If a flower perseveres through concrete, you can persevere through anything.

A storm is an artist who passes by on her way to paint your rainbow.

Storms pass by on their way to get all the colors needed to paint your rainbow.

He who can endure the worst can withstand any thing.

Extraordinary storms turn average seamen into extraordinary sailors.

Never pay attention to the distractions in life. Focus on possibilities.

The higher you rise above your fears the higher you will rise above your peers.

Breaking through the glass ceiling is only possible if you are stronger than glass.

Is there any life without any difficulty?

Picking up the pieces of a shattered dream is better than having no pieces to pick up at all.

If you want to catch your dreams, you have to drop your fears.

I often think of life as a great darkened room with a mammoth-sized tapestry fastened to a stone wall. I believe true peace can be achieved not in viewing the whole tapestry, but in accepting without bitterness those portions we have been afforded the luxury to see.

Hope is a better friend than despair.

I am a happy soul, despite all life challenges.

Don’t quit when you encounter an obstacle. Adapt a new strategy to conquer it.

Perfume is the scent that pours out of a flower's soul when crushed.

God will not allow you to add the words "next time" to now faith.

The music of hope is everywhere, but to hear it, you need to ignore the muddy jangle of life's hassles.

Be encouraged! You can fulfil your dream.

It is in the darkest hour that a star reveals its brightest light.