Ralph Waldo Emerson on Adversity
“Most of the shadows of this life are caused by standing in one’s own sunshine”
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Most of the shadows of this life are caused by standing in one’s own sunshine”
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.”
- Rabindranath Tagore
“A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.”
- Chinese Proverb
“Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I’ll show you someone who has overcome adversity.”
- Lou Holtz
“Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.”
- Albert Einstein
“Good timber does not grow under comfortable circumstances, the stronger the wind, the stronger the tree.”
- J. Willard Marriott
“Difficult times always create opportunities for you to experience more love in your life.”
- Barbara De Angelis
“Gray skies are just clouds passing over.”
- Duke Ellington