Sweet are the uses of adversity, which, like a toad, though ugly and venomous, wears yet a precious jewel in its head.

By courage I repel adversity.
(Adversa Virtute Repello)

—Unknown

The Army has carried the American… ideal to its logical conclusion. Not only do they prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, creed and color, but also on ability.

—Unknown

Aggressive fighting for the right is the greatest sport in the world.

—Unknown

The Virgin Mary was an unwed teenage mother.

—Unknown

Let me embrace thee, sour adversity, for wise men say it is the wisest course.

—William Shakespeare

A wretched soul, bruised with adversity,
We bid be quiet when we hear it cry;
But were we burdened with like weight of pain,
As much or more we should ourselves complain.

—William Shakespeare

A man I am cross'd with adversity.

—William Shakespeare

Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.

—William Shakespeare