Every adversity has the seed of an equivalent or greater benefit.

Every Adversity Has the Seed of an Equivalent or Greater Benefit.

Every adversity, every unpleasant circumstance, every failure, and every physical pain carries with it the seed of an equivalent benefit.

every adversity brings with it the seed of an equivalent advantage.

When things do not go your way, remember that every challenge — every adversity — contains within it the seeds of opportunity and growth.

There comes with every experience of temporary defeat, and every failure and every form of adversity, the seed of an equivalent benefit

Every great man, every successful man, no matter what the field of endeavor, has known the magic that lies in these words: every adversity has the seed of an equivalent or greater benefit.

Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious jewel in his head;
And this our life, exempt from public haunt,
Find tongues in trees, books in the running brooks,
Sermons in stones, and good in everything.

Once we learn how to use adversity to our advantage, we can manufacture the helpful growth opportunity without actual danger or injury. I call this tool the internal solution — we can notice external events that trigger helpful growth or performance opportunities, and then internalize the effects of those events without their actually happening. In this way, adversity becomes a tremendous source of creative inspiration.

Every problem has a gift for you in its hands.

It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others.

There are uses to adversity, and they don’t reveal themselves until tested. Whether it’s serious illness, financial hardship, or the simple constraint of parents who speak limited English, difficulty can tap unsuspected strengths. It doesn’t always, of course: I’ve seen life beat people down until they can’t get up. But I have never had to face anything that could overwhelm the native optimism and stubborn perseverance I was blessed with.

There are opportunities even in the most difficult moments.

The next time you face something that is unexpected, unwanted and uncertain....consider that it just might be a gift.