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Misfortune is never mournful to the soul that accepts it; for such do always see that every cloud is an read more
Misfortune is never mournful to the soul that accepts it; for such do always see that every cloud is an angel's face.
Most of our misfortune are more supportable than the comments of
our friends upon them.
Most of our misfortune are more supportable than the comments of
our friends upon them.
Rocks whereon greatest men have oftest wreck'd.
Rocks whereon greatest men have oftest wreck'd.
Calamity is virtue's opportunity.
[Lat., Calamitas virtutis occasio est.]
Calamity is virtue's opportunity.
[Lat., Calamitas virtutis occasio est.]
Misfortune tests friends, and detects enemies
Misfortune tests friends, and detects enemies
We all have strength enough to endure the misfortunes of others.
We all have strength enough to endure the misfortunes of others.
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
I was a stricken deer that left the herd
Long since.
I was a stricken deer that left the herd
Long since.
He went like one that hath been stunn'd,
And is of sense forlorn:
A sadder and a read more
He went like one that hath been stunn'd,
And is of sense forlorn:
A sadder and a wiser man,
He rose the morrow morn.
