Quotes About Adversity

If wishes were horses, I'd have been run over in my childhood.

Life was brutal and it made victims of everyone.' (Nykyrian)

The depth and strength of our character is defined by our moral code. People only reveal themselves when they're thrown out of the usual conditions of their lives. That's when the truth of who they are is revealed...

Point taken there. Now, the important question, so pay attention, ye ADD degenerates. How the F do I kill them? 'Cause no offense, I was trying and they were kicking my ass all over the place. It really wasn't pretty and didn't do much for my ego either. My only reprieve is that no one I have to face on a regular basis witnessed my beating. Don't know why you wanted me here when I'm about as useful as a wart on Aremis's bum." – Sasha

You can't kill me with a bullet, darling. You'll just piss me off." – Sundown "Maybe, but shooting you might be fun. And while I might not be able to kill you, I sure could ruin your social life." – Abigail

Fate was a bitch, and that whore mocked them both daily.

My name is Nick Gautier and this is the story of my life. First off, get the name right. It's pronounced Go-shay not Go-tee-ay or Goat-chay (that has an extra H in it and as my mom says we're so poor we couldn't afford the extra letter). I'm not some fancy French fashion designer. I'm just a regular kid… well as regular as someone with a stripper for a mother and a career felon for a father can be.

Life hammers us all. Too many times we become things we never thought we'd be. For many reasons.

No one ever gets over great pain, of any sort. It merely carves the soul into a stronger, better person.

We do not have to become or remain the victims that life sometimes makes us all.

La vida rara vez es como desearíamos que fuese.

People will knife you in the back for a stinking crumb and then go on with their lives as if you're nothing but a worthless roach. (Aiden)

And I wanted to put my fist through your pretty, pampered face. Galen As I recall, you did. And then you kicked me in the ass and sent me sprawling, pampered face first, into a pile of horseshit. Styxx And you said not a word about it to anyone. You got up, took your training sword, and faced me as if you landed in a bed of poppies. All the while, shit dripping down you.Galen

I was in the army, Terri. Special Ops, sent into the most godforsaken places you can imagine, where I did unspeakable things. We weren't exactly sent in to teach our enemies to knit. (Nathan)

They had seen Zarek take out a pair of Daimons. Great. Just great. He closed his eyes and cursed. This night was starting to rate right up there with abscessed teeth.' (Talon)

Sherrilyn Kenyon

Kody "You know the Chinese have a curse." Nick "And that is?" Kody "May you live an interesting life.

No matter how dark the night. Or how bitter the storm, light always finds a way through the densest clouds to shine again. Remember that, and hold it tight to your chest, whenever you feel defeated. Whenever you want to give up. Lift one fist and one finger to the sky, and defy them all to the bitter end!

Life wasn't for the timid. It was harsh and it was biting. But the one thing that made it bearable was the people you cared for. It was finding that light in the darkness. That peace in hell.

You have no idea. I had them contained here for a while. Unfortunately, they escaped." – Sin 'That figured, and it was just like he feared. Suck City Limits was looming in the headlights. He should have known better than to take a detour from Normality.' – Sundown

They're trying to scare us." – Choo Co La Tah "Working. 'Cause the wolf here is definitely feeling an 'oh shit' moment. (He glanced over to Abigail.) You wouldn't want to change my diaper, would you?" – Sasha

There are some pains that run too deep for even the strongest to take without breaking.

It's never the enemy without who brings you down. It's always the enemy within.-Nick

After all, what doesn't kill you... just really pisses you off.