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Misfortune Quotes

Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.

The supreme misfortune is when theory outstrips performance.

After making a mistake or suffering a misfortune, the man of genius always gets back on his feet.

True heroism consists in rising superior to misfortune.

The truth is that Gandhi-ism and all it stands for will, sooner or later, have to be grappled with, and finally crushed. It is no use trying to satisfy a tiger by feeding him with cat's-meat. The sooner this is realised, the less trouble and misfortune will there be for all concerned.

It is a crime to despair. We must learn to draw from misfortune the means of future strength.

Is it a misfortune that magnificent California was seized from the lazy Mexicans who did not know what to do with it.

Test a servant while in the discharge of his duty, a relative in difficulty, a friend in adversity, and a wife in misfortune.

Remember, no human condition is ever permanent. Then you will not be overjoyed in good fortune nor too scornful in misfortune.