Adversity

“Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.” - Horace (Quintus Horatius Flaccus)

“Without adversity, without change, life is boring.” - John Amatt

"Adversity does not build character, adversity reveals character." - Sandy Dahl

"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." - Arthur Golden

"Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors." - African Proverb


"There is no education like adversity." - Disraeli

"Adversity is the first path to truth." - Lord Byron

"The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken' away; blessed be the name of the Lord." Job 1:21

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