In the ups and downs of fate, it is easiest to see a person's integrity. ——Shakespeare

One of the great advantages of outstanding people is their perseverance in adverse and difficult encounters. ——Beethoven

Every setback or adverse mutation carries the same or larger beneficial seeds. ——Emerson

Miracles often appear in times of misfortune. ——Bacon

Not every disaster is a disaster, early adversity is often a blessing. —— Sharp

Good times make our energy idle and useless, making us unable to feel our own strength, but obstacles awaken this strength and use it. ——Hume

No intelligent person will deny the value of training in pain and sorrow. —— Huxley