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Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity.
Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity.
Adversity reminds men of religion.
[Lat., Adverse res admonent religionum.]
Adversity reminds men of religion.
[Lat., Adverse res admonent religionum.]
Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity is a greater. Possession pampers the mind; privation trains and strengthens it.
Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity is a greater. Possession pampers the mind; privation trains and strengthens it.
Sometimes adversity impels a person to greater heights, and sometimes it provides the opportunity for that person to be a read more
Sometimes adversity impels a person to greater heights, and sometimes it provides the opportunity for that person to be a blessing in the lives of others.
When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.
When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.
Prosperity is something the businessmen created for politicians to take credit for.
Prosperity is something the businessmen created for politicians to take credit for.
A wise man struggling with adversity is said by some heathen
writer to be a spectacle on which the read more
A wise man struggling with adversity is said by some heathen
writer to be a spectacle on which the gods might look down with
pleasure.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
diamonds shine more brightly foiled by black velvet.
diamonds shine more brightly foiled by black velvet.
