Quotes About Adversity

Self-pity is a parasite that feeds on itself. Many of us are inclined toward self-pity, not allowing for the balance of life's natural tragedies. We will face good and bad times—and they will pass. With certainty they will pass.

I don't have but two teeth, but thank the Lord they both hit together.

Then you must be willing to fight," Mircea responded. "Life is not a gift, Raphael; it's a challenge. Rise to it!

Louis-Cesare slowly pulled himself into a half-standing position against the side of the winery.'What? Did you think one little mage was going to do me in?' He swallowed hard. 'Hell, that was just a warm-up.

Stercus Accidit. [barren happens]

My name is Cassie Palmer and I've cheated death more times than anyone has a right to expect. In the last two months, I've been shot, stabbed, beaten and blown up a few dozen times, and that doesn't count all the magical ways I've almost been killed. I'd have been dead a long time ago if not for my friends, one of whom had just jumped off the cliff after me. I'd have been a lot more appreciative if he hadn't pushed me first.

Tony wanted to kill me, the Senate wanted to make me their stooge, and, oh, yeah, I'd also managed to piss off the mages. What can I say? I'm an overachiever.

My nose was running, I couldn't see worth shit and my brain was still frozen in abject terror.

You can take him!" Ray whispered in my ear. "Damn straight." The next thing I remember, Ray was fishing me out from under the table. Or, at least, he was trying to, but Scarface's foot was in the way. "On. Her. Ass," Scarface said proudly. "She just slipped," Ray said, sounding frantic. "Anybody could slip. She's fine!

Why has Emrys not killed you? Why has everyone not killed you?" "They've tried." "Not hard enough!

They were too cold and there was no lime, but today was obviously about hardships.

Sometimes, the only way to win is to lose.

I cannot escape my life but can only use my determination and courage to make it the best I can.

My pains are but trifling things compared to my joy.

Adversity can create and opportunity for self-discovery. When you are faced with an on-going medical catastrophe, it forces you to take notice of the little things that you may have overlooked when you were dazzled with good health. You recognize that the little moments are not so little. The appreciation of accumulated small little moments can create a happier life.

As the illness attempts to diminish you, destroy you, or distract you, you've got to rely on your sense of style to help you to divert it, to defeat it and transcend it . . . . "illness style." A good synonym might be "strategy" except the word is too cold to describe something that's about being as alive and vibrant as possible.

We put our best feet forward and crushed each other's toes.

The carrots got malformed as the earth was too hard for them, but still they were worthy.

I can do this, I told myself. Somehow, I will survive and thrive.

Whatever our position in life, we can make the best of it.

there may come a time when you must go on, be strong without a friend until you can make new ones, stand on your own.

I know, but it reminds me that I have no control over life. Life doesn't care if you're a soldier or a seventh grader or an aquatic reptile. Things happen.

Don't hide, child. People who really live have a little wear and tear. But that's good. It's what makes us interesting.

I've never found it helpful to treat fate with a gentle hand. Everytime I've stroked, hopin' fer a favor, she's slapped me hand and laughed at me. If ye want something, take fate by the throat and shake it out o' her.