Behold a worthy sight, to which the God, turning his attention to
his own work, may direct his gaze. Behold an equal thing, worthy
of a God, a brave man matched in conflict with evil fortune.
[Lat., Ecce spectaculum dignum, ad quod respiciat intentus operi
suo Deus. Ecce par Deo dignum, vir fortis cum mala fortuna
compositus.]
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Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters.
Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters.
We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.
We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.
Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity.
Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity.
A bend in the road is not the end of the road... unless you fail to make the turn.
A bend in the road is not the end of the road... unless you fail to make the turn.
The Good are better made by Ill,
As odours crushed are sweeter still.
The Good are better made by Ill,
As odours crushed are sweeter still.
Prosperity getteth friends, but adversity trieth them ...
Prosperity getteth friends, but adversity trieth them ...
Is made more sacred by adversity.
Is made more sacred by adversity.
Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater.
Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater.
Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.
Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.
