Thou tamer of the human breast, Whose iron scourge and tort'ring hour The bad affright, afflict the best!

Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man; but for one man who can stand prosperity, there are a hundred that will stand adversity.

Some of these men served three years after slavery. It takes a real Texan to stand up to adversity, bigotry and hatred to represent a state that held you in slavery. They should be honored appropriately.

Adversity is the diamond dust Heaven polishes its jewels with.

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.