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Quote by Arnold J. Toynbee

“Adversity in the things of this world opens the door for spiritual salvation.”

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Arnold J. Toynbee was a British historian known for his study of historical cycles. His magnum opus, 'A Study of History', is a multi-volume work that explores the rise and fall of human civilizations. more

“I heard a story about a woman who grew up in Texas. When she was having trouble in her life, she would visit her grandmother, who lived nearby and always had a kind word and some wisdom to pass on. One day she was complaining to her grandmother about some situation and her grandmother just turned to her, smiled sadly, and said, "Sometimes, darlin', you've just got to rise above yourself in this life." I've remembered that wise advice many times as I've faced trouble in my life.”

“We all have to go through the tumbler a few times before we can emerge as a crystal.”

Adversity Crystals

Author:Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

“If things are tough, remember that every flower that ever bloomed had to go through a whole lot of dirt to get there. The almighty Father will use life's reverses to move you forward. So do not keep grieving about a bitter experience. The present is slipping by while you are regretting the past and worrying about the future. Regret will not prevent tomorrow's sorrows; it will only rob today of its strength.”

Ifs Whole Today Past Remember Worry Flower Regret Tomorrow Sorrow Tough Adversity Bitter Grieving Dirt Slipping Bitter Experience

Author:Barbara Johnson

“If it is true that strength is the child of effort and pain, then most of us will have the opportunity to learn strength. . . . Effort is standing up to the storm. Pain comes from enduring the worst the storm can throw at us. But then so does strength.”

Ifs Children Doe Pain Opportunity Effort Worst Standing Adversity Endure Storm Opportunities To Learn

Author:Joseph M. Marshall III

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