Be moderate in prosperity, prudent in adversity

Be moderate in prosperity, prudent in adversity

The prosperous man does not know whether he is loved.
[Lat., Felix se nescit amari.]

The prosperous man does not know whether he is loved.
[Lat., Felix se nescit amari.]

What has always made a hell on earth has been that man has tried to make it his heaven.

What has always made a hell on earth has been that man has tried to make it his heaven.

If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, read more

If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.

Prosperity is only an instrument to be used, not a deity to be worshipped.

Prosperity is only an instrument to be used, not a deity to be worshipped.

Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.

Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.

I wish you every kind of prosperity, with a little more taste.

I wish you every kind of prosperity, with a little more taste.

Prosperity makes few friends.
[Fr., La proserite fait peu d'amis.]

Prosperity makes few friends.
[Fr., La proserite fait peu d'amis.]

Prosperity doth bewitch men, seeming clear;
As seas do laugh, show white, when rocks are near.

Prosperity doth bewitch men, seeming clear;
As seas do laugh, show white, when rocks are near.