Great men rejoice in adversity just as brave soldiers triumph in war. [Lat., Gaudent magni viri rebus adversis non aliter, quam fortes milites bellis.]

Behold a worthy sight, to which the God, turning his attention to his own work, may direct his gaze. Behold an equal thing, worthy of a God, a brave man matched in conflict with evil fortune. [Lat., Ecce spectaculum dignum, ad quod respiciat intentus operi suo Deus. Ecce par Deo dignum, vir fortis cum mala fortuna compositus.]

We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.

The bravest sight in the world is to see a great man struggling against adversity.

Brave men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.

The pressure of adversity does not affect the mind of the brave man... It is more powerful than external circumstances.