Americans are like a rich father who wishes he knew how to give his sons the hardships that made him rich.
A clay pot sitting in the sun will always be a clay pot. It has to go through the white heat of the furnace to become porcelain.
(n.) Opposition; contrariety.
True knowledge comes only through suffering.
It is somehow reassuring to discover that the word "travel" is derived from "travail " denoting the pains of childbirth.
There is no coming to consciousness without pain.
The pain of love is the pain of being alive. It is a perpetual wound.
Things have got to be wrong in order that they may be deplored.
Without the burden of afflictions it is impossible to reach the height of grace. The gift of grace increases as the struggles increase.
I think there is this about the great troubles - they teach us the art of cheerfulness whereas the small ones cultivate the industry of discontent.
Treasure the memories of past misfortunes they constitute our bank of fortitude.
Every difficulty slurred over will be a ghost to disturb your repose later on.
They sicken of the calm that know the storm.
Night brings our troubles to the light rather than banishes them.
We Americans have many grave problems to solve, many threatening evils to fight, and many deeds to do, if, as we hope and believe, we have the wisdom, the strength, and the courage and the virtue to d...
The more I learn the less I know but once you learn adversity is opportunity all you do is grow.
Life's a story don't you doubt. Bad times give you something to talk about.
Struggle is the food from which change is made, and the best time to make the most of a struggle is when it's right in front of your face. Now, I know that might sound a bit simplistic. But, too often...
The secret in any situation is the strength of spirit.
Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.
Let me embrace thee, sour adversity, for wise men say it is the wisest course.