Quotes about "Resilience & Adversity"

When a liquid boils, the temperature has been raised to such a pitch that the evaporating molecules are sufficient in number and speed to lift off the air from the surface of the liquid and push it back en masse. ”

These mountains appear to be almost entirely composed of stratas of rock of various colours (mostly red) and are partially covered with a dwarfish growth of pine and cedar, which are the only species of timber to be seen. ”

The challenge is high. The stakes are important. I think it's manageable. ”

Grace is the absence of everything that indicates pain or difficulty, hesitation or incongruity. ”

Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater. ”

Fame is the inheritance not of the dead, but of the living. It is we who look back with lofty pride to the great names of antiquity. ”

To be capable of steady friendship or lasting love, are the two greatest proofs, not only of goodness of heart, but of strength of mind. ”

It's necessary for Israelis and Palestinians to make the compromises that are required to get the direct talks back on track. ”

One day I will go back to my books and piano, but not yet. ”

Those who back the Syrian regime from now on will find themselves in an even more isolated and indefensible minority. ”