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.
People wish to be settled only as far as they are unsettled is there any hope for them.
(n.) Opposition; contrariety.
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The utility of adversity is to draw inspiration, wisdom and strength from it.
While you are going through your trial, you can recall your past victories and count the blessings that you do have with a sure hope of greater ones to allow if you are faithful.
I learned to take those experiences that were difficult in my life and in the adversity that I had overcome to use it for a positive change.
You should never view your challenges as a disadvantage. Instead, it's important for you to understand that your experience facing and overcoming adversity is actually one of your biggest advantages.
The desert is harsh, but persevering flowers flourish.
Pain indolence sterility endless ennui have also their lesson for you.
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.
Calamity is the test of integrity.
It is often hard to distinguish between the hard knocks in life and those of opportunity.
The gem cannot be polished without friction nor man perfected without trials.
The thought that we are enduring the unendurable is one of the things that keeps us going.
Difficulties should act as a tonic. They should spur us to greater exertion.
Every difficulty slurred over will be a ghost to disturb your repose later on.
Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there?
If everybody in the world got together and put their troubles up for sale on the table, you'd grab your troubles back and run away.