“Three hundred years ago a prisoner condemned to the Tower of London ca...” — James Keller Quote

Three hundred years ago a prisoner condemned to the Tower of London carved on the wall of his cell this sentiment to keep up his spirits during his long imprisonment: 'It is not adversity that kills, but the impatience with which we bear adversity.

It is so often true that whether a person carries with him an atmosphere of gloom and depression or one of confidence and courage depends on his individual outlook.

A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.

A prosperous state makes a secure Christian, but adversity makes him Consider.

The story of FDR as U.S. Commander in Chief is a heroic war story of a president who had already overcome great adversity in facing polio but who went on to take the reins of our armed forces in the greatest conflagration in human history - on our behalf.

In the adversity of our best friends we often find something that does not displease us.

Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.

I'm just a guy from North Jersey, anytime adversity shows its ugly face, I don't back down.