Life has no smooth road for any of us; and in the bracing atmosphere of a high aim the very roughness stimulates the climber to steadier steps 'til the legend, 'over steep ways to the stars,' fulfills self.

Quote by William C Doane

Topics: Adversity Quotes, Goals Quotes, Life Quotes

Life has no smooth road for any of us; and in the bracing atmosphere of...

Life has no smooth road for any of us; and in the bracing atmosphere of...

Fire is the test of gold; adversity, of strong men.

Fire is the test of gold; adversity, of strong men.

He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and...

He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and...

A dose of adversity is often as needful as a dose of medicine.

A dose of adversity is often as needful as a dose of medicine.

When I hear music, I fear no danger. I am invulnerable. I see no foe....

When I hear music, I fear no danger. I am invulnerable. I see no foe....

It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to...

It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to...

Fresh activity is the only means of overcoming adversity.

Fresh activity is the only means of overcoming adversity.

We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.

We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.

If you will call your troubles experiences, and remember that every experience develops some latent...

If you will call your troubles experiences, and remember that every experience develops some latent...

The greatest object in the universe, says a certain philosopher, is a good man struggling...

The greatest object in the universe, says a certain philosopher, is a good man struggling...

Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; and adversity is not without comforts and...

Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; and adversity is not without comforts and...

I know it seems hard sometimes but remember one thing. Through every dark night, theres...

I know it seems hard sometimes but remember one thing. Through every dark night, theres...

Adversity doesn't build your character. Adversity reveals your character.

Adversity doesn't build your character. Adversity reveals your character.

For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer. (Psalms 109:4)

For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer. (Psalms 109:4)

Be moderate in prosperity, prudent in adversity

Be moderate in prosperity, prudent in adversity

It is the character of a brave and resolute man not to be ruffled by...

It is the character of a brave and resolute man not to be ruffled by...

Prosperity discovers vice, adversity discovers virtue.

Prosperity discovers vice, adversity discovers virtue.

In times of great stress or adversity, it's always best to keep busy, to plow...

In times of great stress or adversity, it's always best to keep busy, to plow...

There is in every true woman's heart, a spark of heavenly fire, which lies dormant...

There is in every true woman's heart, a spark of heavenly fire, which lies dormant...

Whoever wants to reach a distant goal must take small steps.

Whoever wants to reach a distant goal must take small steps.

Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact.

Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact.