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He knows not his own strength that has not met adversity.

Three hundred years ago a prisoner condemned to the Tower of London carved on the wall of his cell this sentiment to keep up his spirits during his long imprisonment: 'It is not adversity that kills, but the impatience with which we bear adversity.

Prosperity tries the fortunate, adversity the great.

Israel was not created in order to disappear - Israel will endure and flourish. It is the child of hope and the home of the brave. It can neither be broken by adversity nor demoralized by success. It carries the shield of democracy and it honors the sword of freedom.

I contend that not only can you laugh at adversity, but it is essential to do so if you are to deal with setbacks without defeat.

Memory tempers prosperity, mitigates adversity, controls youth, and delights old age.

The long, dull, monotonous years of middle-aged prosperity or middle-aged adversity are excellent campaigning weather for the devil.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

There is no better than adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time.

Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity.

Individually and collectively, Cherokee people possess an extraordinary ability to face down adversity and continue moving forward.

I think really what I'm saying is that I thrive on adversity.

Whatever changes the new era brings, whatever new pathways we take, I am sure that our special relationship with America - forged in adversity, will not change.

You'll never find a better sparring partner than adversity.

I have definitely gone through my ups and downs and faced my adversity and my nay-sayers, but managed to do all right. It is a pretty classic tale.

As years passed away I have formed the habit of looking back upon that former self as upon another person, the remembrance of whose emotions has been a solace in adversity and added zest to the enjoyment of prosperity.

Life is truly known only to those who suffer, lose, endure adversity and stumble from defeat to defeat.

He knows not his own strength that hath not met adversity.

Be moderate in prosperity, prudent in adversity.

Prosperity is no just scale; adversity is the only balance to weigh friends.