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.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Adversity isn't an obstacle that we need to get around in order to resume living our life. It's part of our life.
Everyone goes through adversity in life, but what matters is how you learn from it.
Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man; but for one man who can stand prosperity, there are a hundred that will stand adversity.
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.
I think really what I'm saying is that I thrive on adversity.
I consider adversity being good sometimes, you know.
Adversity is the state in which man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then.
Someone said adversity builds character, but someone else said adversity reveals character. I'm pleasantly surprised with my resilience. I persevere, and not just blindly. I take the best, get rid of the rest, and move on, realizing that you can make a choice to take the good.
You know, you have to have some inner philosophy to deal with adversity.
Obviously, resilience matters. I was no stranger to adversity, but it's different when it's personal. Not something I would recommend.
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