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Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a
man's character, give him power.
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a
man's character, give him power.
Things that were hard to bear are sweet to remember
Things that were hard to bear are sweet to remember
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.]
Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater.
Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater.
diamonds shine more brightly foiled by black velvet.
diamonds shine more brightly foiled by black velvet.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
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.
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.
What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well.
What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well.
