Who said "character is forged on the anvil of adversity."
I first heard this direct quote being attributed to Lance Hill during his tenure at the University of Delaware circa 1988-89. Not believing he coined it, I have since searched around a bit and never found anyone else formally credited with the quote. That said, there seem to be many references to the notion of character being forged through adversity, so it is likely a paraphrasing from some other text.
Gandalf said it to Frodo
Actor Dennis Burkley- it was said in the movie Son-in Law as character Theo.
Dennis Waterman's character in On The Up
The second most important character in drama or literature is the reader, or member of the audience. The correct word to describe said character is deuteragonist.
a prologue is said by a chorus to say what is happening.
gerald r ford Actually .. It Was John Adams . The 2nd president .
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It is a knife forged from gold, said to be able to slice the Gordian Knot.
The quote "Well, the thing is ours anyway, ain't it?" is said by the character J. D. in the novel "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton. This line reflects the themes of camaraderie and the sense of belonging among the characters in the story. The novel explores the struggles of youth and the bonds formed in the face of adversity.
Zeus and Hera; or Hera alone, or by the Cretan Myths Talus was his father (though it is usually said that Hephaestus forged him).
He said they were the chains he forged in life, link by link, in his misdeeds with other people.
Excalibur was said to have been forged in Avalon, a mythical island associated with King Arthur's legend. According to some versions of the story, the sword was given to Arthur by the Lady of the Lake after he proved himself worthy.
George Washington
generally the most expensive single purchase for a blacksmith is an anvil with prices of ten dollars per pound (Canadian) not being unreasonable. That being said a good anvil is a joy to work on and with very little upkeep your grandchildren could still be using it.
the tick.
Gandalf said it to Frodo
Who said, "Rats foiled again!"