Quotes about Resilience

Some virtues are only seen in affliction and others only in prosperity.

The soul, secured in her existence, smiles at the drawn dagger, and defies its point.

The stars shall fade away, the sun himself Grow dim with age, and nature sink in years, But thou shalt flourish in immortal youth, Unhurt amidst the wars of elements, The wrecks of matter, and the crush of worlds.

It is folly for an eminent man to think of escaping censure, and a weakness to be affected with it. All the illustrious persons of antiquity, and indeed of every age in the world, have passed through this fiery persecution.

Our real blessings often appear to us in the shape of pains, losses and disappointments; but let us have patience and we soon shall see them in their proper figures.

While there is hope, do not distrust the gods;

I will not be discouraged by failure I will not be elated by success.

As you proceed through life, following your own path, birds will shit on you. Don't bother to brush it off. Getting a comedic view of your situation gives you spiritual distance. Having a sense of humor saves you.

Only the meek get pinched. The bold survive.

my two least-favorite words appeared on the screen: GAME OVER.

For me, growing up as a human being on the planet Earth in the twenty-first century was a real kick in the teeth.

The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave impartially. If you are none of these you can be sure that it will kill you too but there will be no special hurry.