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    Prosperity can change man's nature; and seldom is any one
    cautious enough to resist the effects of good fortune.
    [Lat., Res secundae valent commutare naturam, et raro quisquam
    erga bona sua satis cautus est.]

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In prosperity let us most carefully avoid pride, disdain, and
arrogance.
[Lat., In rebus prosperis, superbiam, fastidium arrogantiamque read more

In prosperity let us most carefully avoid pride, disdain, and
arrogance.
[Lat., In rebus prosperis, superbiam, fastidium arrogantiamque
magno opere fugiamus.]

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Be moderate in prosperity, prudent in adversity

Be moderate in prosperity, prudent in adversity

by Periander Found in: Prosperity Quotes,
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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.

by Calvin Coolidge Found in: Prosperity Quotes,
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The prosperous man is never sure that he is loved for himself.

The prosperous man is never sure that he is loved for himself.

by Lucan Found in: Prosperity Quotes,
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Prosperity is the surest breeder of insolence I know.

Prosperity is the surest breeder of insolence I know.

by Mark Twain Found in: Prosperity Quotes,
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I wish you every kind of prosperity, with a little more taste.

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

by Alain Rene Le Sage Found in: Prosperity Quotes,
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Despite a voluminous and often fervent literature on "income distribution," the cold fact is that most income is not distributed: read more

Despite a voluminous and often fervent literature on "income distribution," the cold fact is that most income is not distributed: It is earned.

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There shall be in England seven halfpenny loaves sold for a
penny; the three-hooped pot shall have ten hoops; read more

There shall be in England seven halfpenny loaves sold for a
penny; the three-hooped pot shall have ten hoops; and I will make
it felony to drink small beer.

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Besides, you know
Prosperity's the very bond of love,
Whose fresh complexion and whose heart together
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Besides, you know
Prosperity's the very bond of love,
Whose fresh complexion and whose heart together
Affliction alters.

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