As rain does not bother the ocean, nor heat bother the sun, so adversity does not bother the great.

The firmest friendships have been formed in mutual adversity, as iron is most strongly united by the fiercest flame

“His condition remains critical but he has been stable overnight. There have been no adverse events.”

“The proposed exchanges of water rights may adversely affect Fry-Ark Project water rights and operations.”

As inside of every seed is the power to rise from darkness, inside of everyone is the power to rise from adversity.

In order for a seed to rise, it must be buried in dirt; likewise, in order for the great to rise they must be buried in adversity.

But never had their youthful beauty seemed so pure and high, as when its glow was chastened by adversity.

“The only definitive test for food allergy is whether a person can consume that food without an adverse reaction.”

“Typically, I would say that it would make things difficult. But we've continued to play through the adversity.”

Whatever you believe in, is true – at least to you! The question is, “How positive and empowering is it, especially in the face of adversity?