And these vicissitudes come best in youth; For when they happen at a riper age, People are apt to blame the Fates, forsooth, And wonder Providence is not more sage. Adversity is the first path to truth: He who hath proved war, storm, or woman's rage, Whether his winters be eighteen or eighty, Has won experience which is deem'd so weighty. (Quote by - Lord Byron)

Adversity is the foundation of virtue. (Quote by - Japanese Proverb)

Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it. (Quote by - Lou Holtz)

In adversity man is saved by hope. (Quote by - Menander of Athens)

There is another old poet whose name I do not now remember who said, Adversity is the first path to truth. (Quote by - Lord Byron)

Let me embrace thee, sour adversity, For wise men say it is the wisest course. (Quote by - William Shakespeare)

In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider. (Quote by - Bible)

If you watch how nature deals with adversity, continually renewing itself, you can't help but learn. (Quote by - Bernie Siegel)

Sometimes when adversity strikes in your life or in your sport, you have to rise to the occasion. I thought our kids did that tonight and I'm very proud of them for that. (Quote by - Frank Schade)

We just had too much adversity to fight through. That was the turning point when we lost both of those guys at the same time. By the time they came back, it just wasn't the same. (Quote by - Wendell Jeffries)

All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me.. You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you. (Quote by - Walt Disney)

We've done well with adversity, and we've done well playing with a woman short. We're older and we're better, and we have higher expectations. (Quote by - Mac Gifford)

I think going through that stuff made him a better person. When you go through adversity in life, it helps you on the football field. (Quote by - Eric Hall)

This is the law of prosperity. When apparent adversity comes, be not cast down by it, but make the best of it., and always look forward for better things, for conditions more prosperous. (Quote by - Ralph Waldo Trine)

We've been fighting through adversity all year. We're accustomed to fighting adversity. (Quote by - Florentino Valencia)

Our actions today will protect children from the adverse effects of exposure to pesticides commonly used on foods. The agency also is on schedule to meet all deadlines for ensuring safer pesticides use under the new Food Quality Protection Act. (Quote by - Carol Browner)

By trying we can easily learn to endure adversity--another man's I mean. (Quote by - Mark Twain)

Victory does not exist without conflict, competition and challenges. (Quote by - John Di Lemme)

We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right. (Quote by - Seneca)

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. (Quote by - Arthur Golden)

It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways. (Quote by - Buddha)

Who among us does not have flaws? Who does not bear scars? Each of our journeys unique. Our adversities leave upon us lasting marks. They show us all that we have overcome. Life; a constant struggle, and by choosing not to give in, we rise above. (Quote by - Jill Pendley)

We are not defined by our trials, but by how we face them. We are all afraid; bravery is a choice, that though you may lose, you shall never be defeated. (Quote by - Jill Pendley)

Give advice; if people don't listen, let adversity teach them. (Quote by - Ethiopian Proverb)

Bryan throws harder in the ninth inning. Even when there's adversity out there, he acts like nothing is happening. (Quote by - Brian Jeroloman)