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diamonds shine more brightly foiled by black velvet.
diamonds shine more brightly foiled by black velvet.
Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity.
Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity.
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.
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.
In prosperity, our friends know us; in adversity, we know our friends
In prosperity, our friends know us; in adversity, we know our friends
When a heart breaks
it also opens
-Jeff Arch- screenwriter.
When a heart breaks
it also opens
-Jeff Arch- screenwriter.
His overthrow heaped happiness upon him;
For then, and not till then, he felt himself,
And found read more
His overthrow heaped happiness upon him;
For then, and not till then, he felt himself,
And found the blessedness of being little.
Is made more sacred by adversity.
Is made more sacred by adversity.
Aromatic plants bestow
No spicy fragrance while they grow;
But crush'd or trodden to the ground,
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Aromatic plants bestow
No spicy fragrance while they grow;
But crush'd or trodden to the ground,
Diffuse their balmy sweets around.
