Quotes about Adversity
So it will be that no matter what kind of cross is placed upon us, we will steadily maintain endurance even through the narrowest straits of the soul.
— John Calvin
Although the wicked rise up against us with violence, let us be of a bronze countenance, as Ezekiel says (3:8 f.). Let
— John Calvin
since Satan is always breathing down our necks, and is ready and scheming to plunge us into a thousand perils, we ought to be no less watchful and on our guard.
— John Calvin
For the more we are afflicted by adversities, the more surely our fellowship with Christ is confirmed!
— John Calvin
Men are undoubtedly more in danger from prosperity than from adversity. for when matters go smoothly, they flatter themselves, and are intoxicated by their success
— John Calvin
Affliction is a treasure, and scarce any man hath enough of it.
— John Donne
Satan hates me, yet is loth to lose me.
— John Donne
I can't keep the sparrows from flying around my head, but I can keep them from making a nest in my hair.
— Martin Luther
I don't think you can be in public life without being called bad names.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
Life without limbs? Or life without limits?
— Nick Vujicic
Life has been very hard on me, but, at the same time, it has taught me a great deal.
— Paulo Coelho
Surrender . . .sacrificing my life or suffering in order to change what needs to be changed
— Rick Warren