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It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.
It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.
Adversity is the first path to truth.
Adversity is the first path to truth.
Behold a worthy sight, to which the God, turning his attention to
his own work, may direct his gaze. read more
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.]
Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is read more
Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.
Is made more sacred by adversity.
Is made more sacred by adversity.
Kites rise highest against the wind; not with it.
Kites rise highest against the wind; not with it.
If you watch how nature deals with adversity, continually renewing itself, you can't help but learn.
If you watch how nature deals with adversity, continually renewing itself, you can't help but learn.
Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes, and Adversity
is not without comforts and hopes.
Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes, and Adversity
is not without comforts and hopes.
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.
