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

— Ben Jonson

I come from strong people who believe in the freedom of expression and, of course, a culture that believes in that. So the idea of overcoming adversity is something that is not unfamiliar.

— Robert Battle

I desire a special interest in your prayers that my faith fail not in the day of adversity.

— John Hawley

If you live long enough, you'll make mistakes. But if you learn from them, you'll be a better person. It's how you handle adversity, not how it affects you. The main thing is never quit, never quit, never quit.

— William J. Clinton

I learned to take those experiences that were difficult in my life and in the adversity that I had overcome to use it for a positive change.

— Dominique Moceanu

I'm not a quitter. All my career, I went through a lot of physical adversity, injuries. It's in my nature to be a battler.

— Harmon Killebrew

I'm used to adversity and working really well in difficult situations. It was hard for me to accept the success.

— Paula Cole

In spite of discouragement and adversity, those who are happiest seem to have a way of learning from difficult times, becoming stronger, wiser and happier as a result.

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

In times of great stress or adversity, it's always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive.

— Lee Iacocca

I personally have dealt with any adversity in my life with humor. That's why I told America to 'Read my hips!' on 'Dancing With the Stars' or was happy to play along with Jason Alexander and Jerry Seinfeld in the great restaurant scene on 'Seinfeld.'

— Marlee Matlin