It is the nature of mortals to kick a fallen man.

It is the nature of mortals to kick a fallen man.

Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.

Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.

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.]

I was a stricken deer that left the herd
Long since.

I was a stricken deer that left the herd
Long since.

Reflect upon your present blessings of which every man has many - not on your past misfortunes, of which all read more

Reflect upon your present blessings of which every man has many - not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some

We all have strength enough to endure the misfortunes of others.

We all have strength enough to endure the misfortunes of others.

As if Misfortune made the Throne her Seat,
And none could be unhappy but the Great.

As if Misfortune made the Throne her Seat,
And none could be unhappy but the Great.

Fortune knocks but once, but misfortune has much more patience.

Fortune knocks but once, but misfortune has much more patience.