Misfortunes Quotes

Serious misfortunes, originating in misrepresentation, frequently flow and spread before they can be dissipated by truth.

There are few misfortunes in this world that you cannot turn into a personal triumph if you have the iron will and the necessary skill.

We desire to see the return of a liberal age where Parliaments will guard freedom, where science will open the banqueting halls to the millions, and where what Bismarck once called "practical Christianity" will mitigate suffering and misfortunes.

One must never forget when misfortunes come that it is quite possible they are saving one from something much worse; or that when you make some great mistake, it may very easily serve you better than the best-advised decision.

People who make a living off other people's fortunes or misfortunes are parasites.

In struggling with misfortunes lies the true proof of virtue.