“Adversity quickens the mind, awakens the spirit and strength the soul.”— Lailah Gifty Akita Related Quotes “But we believe – nay, Lord we only hope,That one day we shall thank thee perfectlyFor pain and hope and all that led or droveUs back into the bosom of thy love.”— George MacDonald “With you in my life I felt like I could conquer anything.It was as if I was on top of the world and even the stars themselves were just within my grasp.But without you …. even getting through the day is hard.”— Ranata Suzuki “Disasters work like alarm clocks to the world, hence God allows them. They are shouting, ‘Wake up! Love! Pray!”— Criss Jami