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Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man; but for one man who can
stand prosperity, there are a hundred read more
Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man; but for one man who can
stand prosperity, there are a hundred that will stand adversity.
diamonds shine more brightly foiled by black velvet.
diamonds shine more brightly foiled by black velvet.
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.
By trying we can easily learn to endure adversity--another man's I mean.
By trying we can easily learn to endure adversity--another man's I mean.
Kites rise highest against the wind; not with it.
Kites rise highest against the wind; not with it.
Adversity makes a man wise, not rich ...
Adversity makes a man wise, not rich ...
Is made more sacred by adversity.
Is made more sacred by adversity.
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.
Beware of the friend who was once your foe.
Beware of the friend who was once your foe.
