Heart Strings
Heart Strings
The Benefits of Adversity
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Adversity is the trial of principle. Without it a man hardly knows whether he is honest or not. Night brings out the stars as adversity shows truths; we never see the stars till we can see little or naught else; and thus it is with truth.
When you feel inclined to cry, just change your mind and laugh. Nothing dries sooner than tears.
Adversity certainly has it uses, and very valuable ones too. It has been truly remarked that many a man has ruined into salvation. Adversity flatters no man. Oft from apparent ill our blessings rise. Who never fasts, no banquet e'er enjoys.
In prosperity, be humble; in adversity, cheerful. If you have the blues, go and see the poorest and sickest families within your knowledge.
To bear the sharp afflictions of life like men, we should also feel them like men. The darker the setting, the brighter diamond.
Probably we might often become reconciled to what we consider a hard lot by comparing ourselves with the many who want what we possess rather than with the few who possess what we want.
He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper; but he is happier who can suit his temper to his circumstances.
There is a virture in keeping up appearances. He is a fool that grumbles at every little mischance.
Put the best foot forward, is an old good maxim. Don't run about and tell acquaintances that you have been unfortunate; people do not like to have unfortunate acquaintances.
If the storm of adversity whistles around you, whistle as bravely yourself; perhaps the two whistles may make a melody.
(Author Unknown)
Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet.
Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the
soul be strengthened,
vision cleared,
ambition inspired,
and success achieved.
-Helen Keller