Americans have always been able to handle austerity and even adversity. Prosperity is what is doing us in.

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

He knows not his own strength that hath not met adversity.

Life is truly known only to those who suffer, lose, endure adversity and stumble from defeat to defeat.

As years passed away I have formed the habit of looking back upon that former self as upon another person, the remembrance of whose emotions has been a solace in adversity and added zest to the enjoyment of prosperity.

I have definitely gone through my ups and downs and faced my adversity and my nay-sayers, but managed to do all right. It is a pretty classic tale.

You'll never find a better sparring partner than adversity.

Whatever changes the new era brings, whatever new pathways we take, I am sure that our special relationship with America - forged in adversity, will not change.

I think really what I'm saying is that I thrive on adversity.

Individually and collectively, Cherokee people possess an extraordinary ability to face down adversity and continue moving forward.

Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity.

There is no better than adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

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

I contend that not only can you laugh at adversity, but it is essential to do so if you are to deal with setbacks without defeat.