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Strength is born in the deep silence of long-suffering hearts; not amid joy.
Strength is born in the deep silence of long-suffering hearts; not amid joy.
Afflicted, or distressed, in mind, body, or estate.
Afflicted, or distressed, in mind, body, or estate.
The afflictions to which we are accustomed, do not disturb us.
The afflictions to which we are accustomed, do not disturb us.
Believe me, the gods spare the afflicted, and do not always
oppress those who are unfortunate.
[Lat., Crede read more
Believe me, the gods spare the afflicted, and do not always
oppress those who are unfortunate.
[Lat., Crede mihi, miseris coelestia numina parcunt;
Nec semper laesos, et sine fine, premunt.]
Affliction's sons are brothers in distress;
A brother to relieve, how exquisite the bliss!
Affliction's sons are brothers in distress;
A brother to relieve, how exquisite the bliss!
Henceforth, I'll bear
Affliction till it do cry out itself,
'Enough, enough, and die.'
Henceforth, I'll bear
Affliction till it do cry out itself,
'Enough, enough, and die.'
Humanity either makes, or breeds, or tolerates all its afflictions.
Humanity either makes, or breeds, or tolerates all its afflictions.
Affliction is not sent in vain, young man,
From that good God, who chastens whom he loves.
Affliction is not sent in vain, young man,
From that good God, who chastens whom he loves.
Afflictions sent by providence melt the constancy of the noble minded, but confirm the obduracy of the vile, as the read more
Afflictions sent by providence melt the constancy of the noble minded, but confirm the obduracy of the vile, as the same furnace that liquefies the gold, hardens the clay