Drew Barrymore Quotes

Its unfortunate and I really wish I wouldn't have to say this, but I really like human beings who have suffered. They're kinder.

Hard times make you bitter or make you more compassionate.

I speak to people who have been through so much more.

I overcame a lot of obstacles in my life and in my childhood.

I fought for my survival since infancy.

I was injured many times, but life is like this, and I have to accept this.

I've been through a lot; that I have.

When you grow up hard, when you grow up surviving, unfortunately, it helps.

I think about my mom and the things she went through, and things could always be a lot worse.

My girls had to grow up quick because of everything we've been through.

Not everybody's journey is easy, and it wouldn't be worthwhile if you can't see what you gained without realizing what kind of battles you've been through, what kind of scars you have.

Adversities such as being homeless and going to prison has made many people stronger.

I would never wish my upbringing on anyone... but I wouldn't take it back for the world.

One of the things that I try to do when I have a tough time with anything - whatever it may be - is just look at someone else's situation. Here in Staten Island, look, I have people that have children that haven't been back in their home for 18 months after Sandy. They lost every worldly possession.

You're not going to live your life unscathed.

I hope that I'm always struggling, really. You develop when you're struggling. When you're struggling, you get stronger.

Sometimes good comes through adversity. I would not be who I am today had it not been for the internment, and I like who I am.

My life is a beautiful struggle.

How can they beat me? I've been struck by lightning, had two back operations, and been divorced twice.

The struggle I went through has value.

In so many things, growth comes from adversity.

Every bad thing that's happened to me has defined me, has shaped, has moulded me.

Even as a child, I found a way to survive.

Difficulty creates the opportunity for self-reflection and compassion.

My truth is that what doesn't kill you makes you weaker rather than stronger, although it makes you wiser.