It is defeat that turns bone to flint; it is defeat that turns gristle to muscle; it is defeat that makes men invincible.

The English nation is never so great as in adversity.

On the occasion of every accident that befalls you ... inquire what power you have for turning it to use.

The happiness of any given life is to be measured not by its joys and pleasures, but by the extent to which it has been free from suffering, from positive evil.

Trouble always feels personal. But it doesn't mean that God doesn't care about you. That He's out to get you. In fact, the opposite is true. God deliberately put Himself in the way of the ultimate tragedy to save you. That's what grace is...and frankly, He uses trouble to show you Himself.

I'm having a rotten day. First I lock myself out of the house, then I rip my skirt climbing through the window, then Macy's computer eats my layaway. And now, old Noah here won't start.

Every failure will teach you a lesson that you need to learn if you will keep your eyes and ears open and be willing to be taught. Every adversity is usually a blessing in disguise. Without reverses and temporary defeat, you would never know the sort of metal of which you are made.

What of the man who has neither the time, nor the inclination to study failure in search of knowledge that may lead to success? Where, and how is he to learn the art of converting defeat into stepping stones to opportunity?

Do not expect troubles as they have a tendency not to disappoint.

Sound advice comes from veterans of pain.

Life is difficult. That blunt, three-word statement is an accurate ap praisal of our existence on this planet.

I don't consider myself a great actress. I'm just trying to stay alive, actually. I think I'm good, and I've learned a lot, certainly, mostly in the theater. I've been sloughed off movies for years. But what can you do? That's life.