“We are a revitalized tribe. After every major upheaval, we have been able to gather together as a people to rebuild a community and a government. Individually and collectively, Cherokee people possess an extraordinary ability to face down adversity and continue moving forward. We are able to do that because our culture, though certainly diminished, has sustained us since time inmemorial. This Cherokee culture is a well-kept secret.” PeopleWellsHas BeensGovernmentAbleTogetherFacesMovingCultureCommunityAbilitySecretMajorsAdversityExtraordinaryMoving ForwardTribesUpheavalKept SecretsCherokee Author:Wilma Mankiller
“The good man shuns evil and follows good; he keeps secret that which ought to be hidden; he makes his virtues manifest to all; he does not forsake one in adversity; he gives in season: such are the marks of a worthy friend.” MenGivingDoeEvilSecretVirtueOughtSeasonsMarkAdversityWorthyGood ManManifestForsake Author:Bhartrhari
“Many a text [of Scripture] is written in a secret ink which must be held to the fire of adversity to make it visible.” SecretFireWrittenAdversityScriptureVisibleInk Author:Charles Spurgeon
“My secret to survival has been embracing life's challenges and not letting them dictate my frame of mind or determine my fate... Learning to stand strong in the face of challenge and adversity is the only way to get through the tough times.” WayMindHas BeensFacesStrongChallengesSecretFateSurvivalToughAdversityDetermineTough TimesFrame Of MindStand Strong Author:Sandra Lee