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Great men rejoice in adversity just as brave soldiers triumph in
war.
[Lat., Gaudent magni viri rebus adversis read more
Great men rejoice in adversity just as brave soldiers triumph in
war.
[Lat., Gaudent magni viri rebus adversis non aliter, quam fortes
milites bellis.]
Adversity is the first path to truth.
Adversity is the first path to truth.
Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.
Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.
Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater.
Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater.
In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity
consider.
In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity
consider.
Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters.
Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters.
Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity.
Always seek out the seed of triumph in every 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.
Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents, which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant.
Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents, which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant.
