A common fallacy in much of the adverse criticism to which science is subjected today is that it claims certainty, infallibility and complete emotional objectivity. It would be more nearly true to say that it is based upon wonder, adventure and hope.

The pressure of adversity is the most powerful sustainer of accountability. It's as though everything you do is multiplied by 50 in order to surpass those with a head-start. I was never capable of slacking when at the threshold of failure.

Those of us who have overcome so many adversities from a very young age, are privileged to be able to communicate profound insights and advice to others, speaking from a place of genuine confidence and knowing.

When enthusiasm is inspired by reason controlled by caution sound in theory practical in application reflects confidence spreads good cheer raises morale inspires associates arouses loyalty and laughs at adversity it is beyond price.

“Nothing's abnormal in here. Nothing's changed. It's pretty much the same as it's been all year. There's just a little more adversity for the Dodgers to overcome. We've been dealing with stuff all year.”

“I still have confidence in this team but they have to have confidence in themselves. Everybody has to deal with adversity. In this league, anybody can lose a couple of games in a row. We just have to not panic and keep battling.”

“It could hinder our overall strategic growth plan by limiting our ability to handle future garbage and refuse in our area and second, it has the adverse effect of making Jasper the whole state's dumping ground.”

“This is not a surprise and people should not be prescribing them without an accurate diagnosis or a high clinical suspicion because they know that influenza is circulating in the community. The downside of that is the cost, creating resistance, adverse events and no effectiveness. It just doesn't work.”

Just because you stumbled a few times in the past doesn't mean you won't overcome. Realize that adversity and challenges arise, but you are made stronger. Embrace the day. Seize the moment. Your time is now.

“When you look at the FEMA map, there's undeniable proof that the plant's waste holding facilities were compromised by Hurricane Katrina. It's impossible to believe that there was no adverse environmental impact. The DuPont plant was inundated with water.”