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It shows a weak mind not to bear prosperity as well as adversity
with moderation.
[Lat., Ut adversas read more

It shows a weak mind not to bear prosperity as well as adversity
with moderation.
[Lat., Ut adversas res, secundas immoderate ferre, levitatis
est.]

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Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; adversity not without many comforts and hopes

Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; adversity not without many comforts and hopes

by Francis Bacon, Sr. Found in: Prosperity Quotes,
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One of the consequences of such notions as "entitlements" is that people who have contributed nothing to society feel that read more

One of the consequences of such notions as "entitlements" is that people who have contributed nothing to society feel that society owes them something, apparently just for being nice enough to grace us with their presence.

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Prosperity is something the businessmen created for politicians to take credit for.

Prosperity is something the businessmen created for politicians to take credit for.

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It is a general popular error to suppose the loudest complainers for the public to be the most anxious for read more

It is a general popular error to suppose the loudest complainers for the public to be the most anxious for its welfare.

by Edmund Burke Found in: Welfare Quotes,
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Everything in the world may be endured, except only a succession
of prosperous days.
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Everything in the world may be endured, except only a succession
of prosperous days.
[Ger., Alles in der Welt lasst sich ertragen,
Nur nicht eine Reihe von schonen Tagen.]

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Prosperity tries the fortunate: adversity the great

Prosperity tries the fortunate: adversity the great

by Rose F. Kennedy Found in: Prosperity Quotes,
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The welfare of the people is the ultimate law

The welfare of the people is the ultimate law

by Marcus Tullius Cicero Found in: Welfare Quotes,
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When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

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