"Let me embrace thee, sour adversity, for wise men say it is the wisest course" is a quote from which play by William Shakespeare?

In the opening of the play by Shakespeare in the first scene in the Third Act of Henry VI, the idea of how one (the king) can embrace adversity is evident. The meaning of the quote: "Let me embrace thee, sour adversity, for wise men say it is the wisest course" reflects an approach that the king or most people can take towards difficulty.

Adversity is shown to be "sour" and very difficult. It is filled with some of the most treacherous elements, thorns meant to cause frustration and sometimes pain. However, Shakespeare in this case is also suggesting that in accepting the condition of adversity ... "Adversity causes some men to break; it causes some others to break records."

In this play, all the key characters want to carve out a name for themselves. They each want to beat their adversaries. They each individual see themselves as an actual contender to wear the crown and hold the throne. They all dream about it. but, only one will win the prize. One will overcome each and every adversity to be king.