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I come from strong people who believe in the freedom of expression and, of course, a culture that believes in that. So the idea of overcoming adversity is something that is not unfamiliar.

The overcoming of adversity and, ultimately, denying it the rite of passage, has been a constant and perpetual motive throughout my life.

One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.

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

I don't ever remember overcoming adversities.

Substantial progress toward better things can rarely be taken without developing new evils requiring new remedies.

Experience teaches only the teachable.

We come altogether fresh and raw into the several stages of life, and often find ourselves without experience, despite our years.

I just keep active - everything that's challenging me, everything that I feel like doing.