Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Adversity



When written in Chinese the word "crisis" is composed of two characters - one represents danger and the other represents opportunity. ~John F. Kennedy, address, 12 April 1959

Damaged people are dangerous. They know they can survive. ~Josephine Hart

To have become a deeper man is the privilege of those who have suffered. ~Oscar Wilde

11 comments:

Vivian M said...

So true. And to live through it, and learn from it, makes you stronger.

Tess Kincaid said...

Powerful quotes! And where to you find these fabulous photos??

Annie Coe said...

Love the quotes! And the photo. You changed your music...Hope you are feeling better today.

tangobaby said...

I will have to remember these quotes for when I am feeling challenged and need some strength. The photo is gorgeous.

Unknown said...

Unfortunately, I didnt study Mandarin during school days but I was told many times how the word danger in chinese was written.

Maia said...

I love the Kennedy quote. That's one to take to heart.

Rebecca Ramsey said...

Wow. That really is true.
It's good to be reminded!
Becky
PS I'm sorry you weren't feeling well yesterday! Hope today is better.

My Castle in Spain said...

holà Yoli!
me encanta la foto...y ahora mismo me voy a la cama pensando en estas citaciones...Me gusta mucho la primera.

Espero que ya estes mejor.
Que tengas un dia muy feliz!

Veronica said...

Hey, I was going to say the same as Willow! I love those quotes and I'd love to know about that photo too.

Alkemie said...

What great quotes!

Anonymous said...

your quotes always capture my attention. these are particularly intriguing and i very much understand them in my own life.
xo to you