Every disability conceals a vocation, if only we can find it, which will 'turn the necessity to glorious gain.

It is during the times of adversity and trial when we get to know ourselves better... whether we are strong or weak... whether we have character or not... whether we stick to our valued principles or we give in...

To live greatly, we must develop the capacity to face trouble with courage, disappointment with cheerfulness, and triumph with humility.

Our most significant opportunities will be found in times of greatest difficulty.

The long, dull, monotonous years of middle-aged prosperity or middle-aged adversity are excellent campaigning weather for the devil.

When things go wrong, you'll find they usually go on getting worse for some time; but when things once start going right they often go on getting better and better.