Adversity Quotes Quotes & Sayings

Pain frees you from complacency.
Tears free you from sorrow.
Weaknesses free you from pride.
Adversity frees from boredom.
Challenges free you from monotony. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Great tests precede great blessings. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Truth is the flower of adversity. — Debasish Mridha

The successful possess the courage to walk each day toward something; after coming through everything. — Johnnie Dent Jr.

Your back may be pushed against the wall, but your brain is not. — Matshona Dhliwayo

It is adversity that often creates beauty. — Debasish Mridha

Hope is the one positive force to help us persevere during our darkest storms. Jesus gives us hope when He walks beside us through the fiery furnace and helps us rise above adversity. — Dana Arcuri

You did anything to bury me, but you forgot that I was a seed. — Dinos Christianopoulos

Darkness tests stars,
but they shine.
Storms test trees,
but they stand.
Adversity tests the great,
but they soar. — Matshona Dhliwayo

God will not allow you to add the words "next time" to now faith. — Johnnie Dent Jr.

God's grace grant us immeasurable ability to overcome adversity of any type. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Caged birds still sing beautiful symphonies. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Train your mind to see the opportunity in every adversity. — Debasish Mridha

Adversity will always show up but it doesn't always have to come up. — Johnnie Dent Jr.

This LIFE is NOT about a BIG house, VALUABLE things, a FULL bank account or a POWERFUL status.
It's about having a BIG open mind and heart that respects and accepts differences.
It's about VALUING your family, friends & being grateful for the little things.
It's about FILLING your heart and soul full of love and laughter, making the best of each day while you can.
It's about having the POWER to have a positive attitude and show kindness even when you're dealing with your own adversity.
THAT'S what this LIFE is all about! — Tanya Masse

Adversity does more than build character. It changes the way we see the world. — Michael R. French

You cannot stop the ocean's current, but you can swim. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Your breaking point is often your blessing point. — Matshona Dhliwayo

A courageous and determined person finds opportunity in every adversity. — Debasish Mridha

Doubt is a result of more than one internal voice giving differing and contradicting instructions and suggestions concerning a situation or a phase of your success journey. The triggering suggestions may be internal or external factors igniting internal conflict and uncertainty in the face of adversity. Yet inside of you must rise up a voice of authority which silences the disempowering shouts of unbelief. You need to have a deliberate plan to develop that internal voice of authority. — Archibald Marwizi

In moments of comfort, prepare for adversity.
In moments of misfortune, hope for prosperity.
In moments of blessing, plan for tragedy.
In moments of danger, fight for victory. — Matshona Dhliwayo

If we know what can happen in a minute will could have avoid all tragedies. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Every adversity is an excellent opportunity for learning. — Lailah Gifty Akita

When bad things happen to you, become wiser, not bitter. — Matshona Dhliwayo

The greater the pressure,
the greater the treasure. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Impossible is what you say to yourself when you have given up. — Matshona Dhliwayo

There are uncertainties in life. The development of inner strength is vital for overcoming any adversity. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Adversity can never rob you of your dream; it only makes you to be conscious and more determined towards achieving your dreams. — Abdulazeez Henry Musa

Even in the midst of life's adversity, struggle or strife; Love's enduring presence remains steadfast. — Eleesha

It is at midnight, not midday, that stars shine the brightest. — Matshona Dhliwayo

What makes one strong is not the ability to confront adversity and cruelty, but rather the ability to love in spite of it. — Christopher Earle

It doesn't matter how bitter or better the past has been, what we can do with the bitter or better past today is what matters. — Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

Education is the best weapon to fight against the adversity of life. — Debasish Mridha

Break away from every yoke of bondage in Jesus Name. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Priceless diamonds often shape in worthless dirt. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Sometimes what makes us insecure and vulnerable becomes the fuel we need to be overachievers. The antidote for a snakebite is made from the poison, and the thing that made you go backward is the same force that will push you forward. — T.D. Jakes

Through storms you are able to get all the colors you need to paint the rainbow. — Matshona Dhliwayo

It is not beauty that makes you strong--it is adversity. — Debasish Mridha

The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of the world but those who fight and win battles that others do not know anything about. — Jonathan Harnisch

The day hope shall die, perplexity shall kill so many people. In so far as hope is alive, keep hoping! — Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

We all have weakness and strength. I have to fight against the weakness in my personality. Everyone of should fight against the weakness of the soul. Seek to build on your strengths. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Do not fear adversity. Win it over. It will make you wiser and stronger. — Debasish Mridha

Hope is holding on to the promises of God. — Lailah Gifty Akita

To find the rainbow and life's incredible beauties, learn to play with adversity. — Debasish Mridha

The presence of God is always with you.
Be strong and courageous. Fear not! God will grant you the strength to overcome any adversity. — Lailah Gifty Akita

The further you are in the wilderness, the closer the Promised Land is. — Matshona Dhliwayo

There are so many people who though can fight life and win greatly, yet they have imprisoned their own true strength and they just beg at the feet of defeat and miserable life, knowingly or unknowingly, at the expense of their true purpose! Awake whilst you have life and do something noble with all our might now! — Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

Light enters a broken vessel more easily than an intact one. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Jesus is the light of the world. His light shines through all darkness. His love heals all hatred. His grace and mercy forgives all sins. The anointing of his blood heals the sick and the lame. His guarding angels will forever protect you and his word will forever guide you. — Colishia S. Benjamin

Grateful for yesterday, hopeful for tomorrow, but focused on today. I conquer all challenges & adversity with resilience & faith. — Ace Antonio Hall

You must not fight but learn to deal with an enemy. — Lailah Gifty Akita

He who runs from a challenge runs from an opportunity. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Adversity gives life the thrill of adventure. — Debasish Mridha

It was not the privileged and the fortunate who took in the Jews in France. It was the marginal and damaged, which should remind us that there are real limits to what evil and misfortune can accomplish. If you take away the gift of reading, you create the gift of listening. If you bomb a city, you leave behind death and destruction. But you create a community of remote misses. If you take away a mother or a father, you cause suffering and despair. But one time in ten, out of that despair rises as indomitable force. You see the giant and the shepherd in the Valley of Elah and your eye is drawn to the man with sword and shield and the glittering armor. But so much of what is beautiful and valuable in the world comes from the shepherd, who has more strength and purpose than we ever imagine. — Malcolm Gladwell

No matter where you once were, no matter how dark your storm, God doesn't want you to remain there. Overcoming may not be easy, but it's possible when you ask your Father to battle for you. — Dana Arcuri

Your next victory is behind your next test. — Matshona Dhliwayo

An open mind, is the best weapon, in the fight between light and darkness — Soke Behzad Ahmadi

Seeds pour out oil when pressed.
Grapes pour out wine when squeezed.
Herbs pour out medicine when pounded.
Flowers pour out perfume when crushed.
The gifted pour out excellence when tested. — Matshona Dhliwayo

The more one tries to make me weak the stronger I become. — Amit Abraham

Present trials strengthen you for future blessings. — Matshona Dhliwayo

As a rose blossoms despite being surrounded by thorns, bloom despite being surrounded by troubles. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Your past history is NOT an excuse. — Miya Yamanouchi

Adversity is the evil twin of reward. — Matshona Dhliwayo

what once cause catastrophe in my life has now become the catalyst for my direction. — Nikki Rowe

Never be disabused of those hopes you believe in otherwise you will go far as far as you can't be. — Auliq Ice

A star will shine in the midst of darkness.
A flower will bloom in the midst of dirt.
A camel will flourish in the midst of doubt.
A diamond will form in the midst of pressure.
A champion will rise in the midst of hardship. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Average people focus on the storm;
extraordinary people look forward to the rainbow. — Matshona Dhliwayo

The beauty of adversity is that when we hit bottom, the only way to go is up. — Dana Arcuri

Through the trials and tribulations of life come the openness to receive greatness. — Michelle Cruz-Rosado

Flowers have to stretch to bloom. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Adversity is the door to opportunity. — Matshona Dhliwayo

You can give illness to her body but you can't take the gypsy out of that girl. — Nikki Rowe

You are alone because you were born alone. And though you were born alone, you found a reason and the strength to shake yourself, though as helpless as you were at birth, for the whole universe to hear and know that you have not just arrived, but you are healthy, and you commended and moved things and people around you with your cry, even as an infant! And though it all seems you are alone, note that once you can breathe, you are never alone! Smile, for there is an indomitable power within you, given to you by God! Realize your God, realize your power! Awake and realize your true strength and the strong power within you! Face life and do not just challenge the challenges in life but conquer them with all boldness and fortitude. Step by step, complete the steps! It is always not all that easy, but, be strong and beat life no matter what! — Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

My reality isn't as gracious as it use to be, so I create things that are. — Nikki Rowe

Profiting from opportunities is success. Profiting from adversity is greatness. — Matshona Dhliwayo

You are a winner when you have the courage to face the adversity and endure the difficulties. — Debasish Mridha

Never put your trust in men. You will be disappointed. In any situation, ask yourself, "What can I do for myself to overcome the situation". — Lailah Gifty Akita

There is strength in every struggle. Struggles create opportunities for you to become stronger, wiser and better. The moment you shift your thinking from "I cannot" to "I must," you will begin to see 'Beyond the Pain' and draw strength from within. Learn to see each obstacle as a stepping stone and watch your life change significantly. — Kemi Sogunle

As water drowns but also cleanses, so adversity scalds but also blesses. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Adversity could be an advantage in the future.
To be a success, take the advantage of adversity whenever possible. — Debasish Mridha

Let me not fear adversity. — Debasish Mridha

Trials are part of the adventure to greatness. — Matshona Dhliwayo

You are no greater than the adversity you can handle. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Adversity Isn't to Be Avoided — Miles Anthony Smith

Light in your soul conquers the darkness in your world. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Be "that person" with grit. Remain dedicated, determined and strong in the face of adversity! — Jerry Gladstone

The best education we can ever receive is from the University of Adversity. It's the only institute of learning that rewards us when we fail. — Jason Versey

When we observe trials and tribulations in our world, there's even more reason to lighten the heavy load. Sometimes life gets tough and it's disheartening. Never mind happiness; what we genuinely need is joy! God didn't intend for us to be sad or serious all of the time. His word in Proverbs 17:22 (ESV) says, A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. — Dana Arcuri

Facing the world full of confidence is sometimes out of your league particularly if you have come up against or been compromised by adversity in some form. — Auliq Ice

Life's adversity strengthens us to embrace - life's true purpose and destiny. — Eleesha

Your greatest wildernesses lead you to your greatest Promised Lands. — Matshona Dhliwayo

The successful have the courage to walk each day toward something;only after coming through something. — Johnnie Dent Jr.

Whenever life is getting tough hold on.
Don't let it get the best of you stay strong. — Laqueisha Malone

Don't let the situation say stop to your true purpose;say stop to the situation. Situations are situations and you are you — Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

In the face of adversity I shall not weaver because the LORD our GOD is always by my side. — Abdulazeez Henry Musa

The darkest clouds precipitate the most rain. — Matshona Dhliwayo

And even when success comes, as I am sure it will, bear in mind that there are more quiet and enviable joys than to be among the most sought after women at a ball ... — Blanche Wiesen Cook

Keeping it real" isn't just a matter of facing up to harsh facts. It also includes opening up to the plethora of possibilities that offer us ways of impacting the world in spite of adversity. — T.K. Coleman

You can never be defeated in life, you are a learner. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Hope is immeasurable anchor. — Lailah Gifty Akita