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I spent a long time reporting on trans issues, and I know in the course of that reporting I saw how deeply adversity runs.
I'm not a quitter. All my career, I went through a lot of physical adversity, injuries. It's in my nature to be a battler.
I have always grown from my problems and challenges, from the things that don't work out, that's when I've really learned.
You when the storm is raging - how do you face despair? It is you that the world discovers, whatever the clothes you wear.
With every adversity comes a blessing because a shock acts as a reminder to oneself that we must not get stale in routine.
Those who have succeeded have also had the ability to overcome adversity, disappointment, and even tragedy in their lives.
Difficulties can be a valuable tool in our pursuit of perfection. Adversity need have no necessary connection with failure.
Failure is inherent in the game. So if you don't respond well to adversity, you're probably not going to have a long career.
Nonviolent action, born of the awareness of suffering and nurtured by love, is the most effective way to confront adversity.
There are two things that one must get used to or one will find life unendurable: the damages of time and injustices of men.
The reason so many of us struggle so intensely with adversity is that we have yet to adopt God's perspective and priorities.
When adversity strikes, that's when you have to be the most calm. Take a step back, stay strong, stay grounded and press on.
In the no-nonsense school of adversity, which we did not choose for ourselves, we are learning how to operate a labor union.
Stop wishing & start doing! Your lack of effort won't affect a true hustlers ambition. Perseverance through adversity is key.
The ultimate test of a nation's character is not how it responds to adversity in war but how it meets the challenge of peace.
Sometimes when you stare adversity in the face you've got to go back to those basic principles of football and do them right.
Test a servant while in the discharge of his duty, a relative in difficulty, a friend in adversity, and a wife in misfortune.
Just like a caravan of camels walking in the desert, be durable against the adversities of life and walk with decisive steps.
If there is a possibility of several things going wrong, the one that will cause the most damage will be the one to go wrong.
Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven't half the strength you think they have.
How adversity doth ope the eye! A moon can be seen by day as well as by night; but, to see the stars, you must be in darkness.
Sometimes good comes through adversity. I would not be who I am today had it not been for the internment, and I like who I am.
God's way of dealing with us is to throw us into situations over our depth, then supply us with the necessary ability to swim.
I've obviously learned a lot, a lot of mental toughness, learned how to deal with some adversity. Hopefully I'm better for it.
It is often in the trial of adversity that we learn those most critical lessons that form our character and shape our destiny.
Adversity, and perseverance and all these things can shape you. They can give you a value and a self-esteem that is priceless.
In my opinion, character is the most important determinant of a person's success, achievement and ability to handle adversity.
Disability is not a brave struggle or 'courage in the face of adversity.' Disability is an art. It's an ingenious way to live.
There is a divine purpose in the adversities we encounter every day. They prepare, they purge, the purify, and thus they bless.
You have setbacks in your life, and adversity. You can be discouraged about it or have courage to get through it and be better.
Everything trends towards catastrophe & collapse. I am interested, geared up & happy. Is it not horrible to be built like that?
The best antidote to stress is resilience... having the ability to respond to change or adversity proactively and resourcefully.
This is the darkest hour before dawn and we should never underestimate monetary authorities' ability to deal with the adversity.
Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man; but for one man who can stand prosperity, there are a hundred that will stand adversity.
Every superstar in this league, if you don't go through adversity, if you try to duck and dodge it, it's gonna damper your team.
In adversity be spirited and firm, and with equal prudence lessen your sail when filled with a too fortunate gale of prosperity.
Part of the happiness of life consists not in fighting battles, but in avoiding them. A masterly retreat is in itself a victory.
Those who kept their sanity and humanity intact in the face of awful adversity. Heroes named and unnamed, some known only to God.
The depth of darkness to which you can descend and still live is an exact measure of the height to which you can aspire to reach.
Leaders exhibit two essential characteristics, the willingness to confront adversity and a clearly articulated future preference.
That thorny path, those stormy skies, have drawn our spirits nearer; and rendered us, by sorrow's ties, each to the other dearer.
In times of great stress or adversity, it's always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive.
Some people as a result of adversity are sadder, wiser, kinder, more human. Most of us are better, though, when things go better.
I've been lucky that I haven't encountered much adversity growing up in London and having friends from all different backgrounds.
When prosperous the fool trembles for the evil that is to come; in adversity the philosopher smiles for the good that he has had.
I contend that not only can you laugh at adversity, but it is essential to do so if you are to deal with setbacks without defeat.
Never has our nation , or our world, stood on the precipice of adversity in such dire need of men answering the cry to rule well.
Miracles arise from conviction. Be convicted about these things: Miracles can happen. Miracles do happen. Love makes them happen.
A preoccupation with the future not only prevents us from seeing the present as it is but often prompts us to rearrange the past.
I've dealt with adversity before, had injuries before. I didn't let that slow me down. It just changed my attitude about the game.