Difficult Circumstances Quotes

• Even under the most difficult circumstances you can have creative flexibility.

  Anne M. Mulcahy

  Creative, Difficult, Circumstances

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• If all Europe lies flat while the Russian mob tramps over it, we will then be faced with a war under difficult circumstances, and with a very good chance of losing it.

  James Forrestal

  War, Lying, Europe

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• At Home in the World is the story of a young woman, raised in some difficult circumstances, and how she survives. It tells a story of redemption, not victimhood.

  Joyce Maynard

  Home, Stories, Redemption

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• We're living in a different world now in terms of employee needs, and companies have to offer alternative methods for getting the work done. Even under the most difficult circumstances you can have creative flexibility.

  Anne M. Mulcahy

  Creative, Different, Needs

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• Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents which, in prosperous circumstances, would have lain dormant.

  Horace

  Inspirational, Positive, Success

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• However much I dislike the idea of abortion, you should not criminalize a woman who, in very difficult circumstances, makes that choice.

  Tony Blair

  Ideas, Choices, Abortion

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• The way in which a man accepts his fate and all the suffering it entails, the way in which he takes up his cross, gives him ample opportunity — even under the most difficult circumstances — to add a deeper meaning to his life. It may remain brave, dignified and unselfish. Or in the bitter fight for self preservation he may forget his human dignity and become no more than an animal

  Viktor E. Frankl

  Fate, Fighting, Animal

  Viktor E. Frankl (2006). “Man's Search for Meaning”, p.73, Beacon Press

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• Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow.

  Helen Keller

  Inspirational, Motivational, Positive

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• We accept that sometimes in difficult circumstances, difficult things happen.

  Tony Abbott

  Sometimes, Accepting, Difficult

  "Abbott faces questions over comments in Sri Lanka". "The World Today" with Eleanor Hall, www.abc.net.au. November 18, 2013.

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• If all our happiness is bound up entirely in our personal circumstances it is difficult not to demand of life more than it has to give.

  Bertrand Russell

  Change, Happiness, Success

  Bertrand Russell (2015). “The Conquest of Happiness”, p.90, Lulu Press, Inc

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• We should be inspired by people... who show that human beings can be kind, brave, generous, beautiful, strong-even in the most difficult circumstances.

  Rachel Corrie

  Beautiful, Strong, People

  "Biography/Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

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• Possibly because I've lived so much of my life in difficult circumstances, I think I have a more profound understanding of life.

  Mo Yan

  Thinking, Profound, Understanding

  "Mo Yan accepts Nobel prize, defends 'necessary' censorship" by Alison Flood, www.theguardian.com. December 11, 2012.

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• The Bible is full of God's promises to provide for us spiritually and materially, to never forsake us, to give us peace in times of difficult circumstances, to cause all circumstances to work together for our good, and finally to bring us safely home to glory. Not one of those promises is dependent upon our performance. They are all dependent on the grace of God given to us through Jesus Christ.

  Jerry Bridges

  Jesus, Home, Giving

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• The last of human freedoms - the ability to chose one's attitude especially an attitude of gratitude in a given set of circumstances especially in difficult circumstances.

  Viktor E. Frankl

  Gratitude, Attitude, Lasts

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• In difficult circumstances, teams either separate or come closer together, it's as simple as that

  Ron Dennis

  Business, Team, Simple

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• In my ninety-plus years, I have learned a secret. I have learned that when good men and good women face challenges with optimism, things will always work out! Truly, things always work out! Despite how difficult circumstances may look at the moment, those who have faith and move forward with a happy spirit will find that things always work out.

  Gordon B. Hinckley

  Moving, Men, Years

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• When we learn to accept difficult circumstances patiently, the real problem disappears.

  Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

  Real, Problem, Accepting

  Kelsang Gyatso (2001). “Transform Your Life: A Blissful Journey”, p.324, Tharpa Publications UK

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• Sometimes, in difficult circumstances, one can confuse compassion with love.

  Carlos Ruiz Zafon

  Compassion, Sometimes, Difficult

  Carlos Ruiz Zafon (2009). “The Angel's Game: The Cemetery of Forgotten”, p.314, Hachette UK

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• We are honored to have had the opportunity to serve our country under difficult circumstances. We are profoundly grateful to our Commander-in-Chief and to our nation for this day. God bless America.

  Jeremiah Denton

  Country, Grateful, Opportunity

  National POW/MIA Recognition Day speech, www.afoutreach.af.mil. 2003.

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• In the most difficult circumstances of life, there is often only one source of peace. The Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ, extends His grace with the invitation, 'Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest' (Matthew 11:28).

  Donald L. Hallstrom

  Jesus, Giving, Grace

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• Meaningful relationships are worth more than hundred-dollar trees, and they deserve all the time, effort, and energy they need to become strong and beautiful. Then, once the roots are well established, such relationships can continue to grow-even under difficult circumstances. Trust and understanding will nurture the relationship, and eventually, the flowers of love will blossom and bear sweet fruit.

  Lloyd D. Newell

  Beautiful, Meaningful, Sweet

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• Joy is a deeply felt contentment that transcends difficult circumstances and derives maximum enjoyment from every good experience.

  Charles R. Swindoll

  Joy, Contentment, Difficult

  Charles R. Swindoll (2014). “Insights on John”, p.447, Tyndale House

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• The need to be loved and protected is at a peak when we feel abandoned and are particularly vulnerable to difficult circumstances.

  Uta Hagen

  Needs, Vulnerable, Abandoned

  Uta Hagen (1991). “Challenge For The Actor”, p.65, Simon and Schuster

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• We've been living in difficult circumstances and we prepare ourselves for every possibility. But that doesn't mean if you're prepared things will be better ; it's going to get worse with any foolish strike or stupid war.

  Bashar al-Assad

  War, Stupid, Mean

  Source: legrandsoir.info

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• Providence creates an unfolding situation that is exactly what the person needs, although not always what he may think he wants or desires. This is called luck by those who are unaware of the workings of higher Worlds. Providence also creates very difficult circumstances to reveal or dissolve a fixed situation ... This is called bad luck or later, A Blessing in Disguise.

  Z'ev ben Shimon Halevi

  Perseverance, Blessing, Thinking

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