Adversity Quotes

Hope and patience are two sovereign remedies for all, the surest reposals, the softest cushions to lean on in adversity. (Robert Burton, 1577-1640)

The world is quickly bored by the recital of misfortune and willingly avoids the sight of distress. (William Sommerset Maugham, 1874-1965)

In adversity a man is saved by hope. (Menander, 342-291 b.c.)

In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider. (Old Testament)

It is a kingly action, believe me, to come to help of those who are fallen. (Ovid, 43 b.c.-18)

By trying we can easily learn to endure adversity. Another man's. I mean. (Mark Twain, 1835-1910)

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