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But strong of limb
And swift of foot misfortune is, and, far
Outstripping all, comes to every read more
But strong of limb
And swift of foot misfortune is, and, far
Outstripping all, comes to every land,
And there wreaks evil on mankind, which prayers
Do afterwards redress.
By speaking of our misfortunes we often relieve them.
[Fr., A raconter ses maux souvent on les soulage.]
By speaking of our misfortunes we often relieve them.
[Fr., A raconter ses maux souvent on les soulage.]
Fortune knocks but once, but misfortune has much more patience.
Fortune knocks but once, but misfortune has much more patience.
When Misfortune is asleep, let no one wake her.
[Lat., Quando la mala ventura se duerme, nadie la despierte.]
When Misfortune is asleep, let no one wake her.
[Lat., Quando la mala ventura se duerme, nadie la despierte.]
The worst is not
So long as we can say 'This is the worst.'
The worst is not
So long as we can say 'This is the worst.'
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
It is the nature of mortals to kick a fallen man.
It is the nature of mortals to kick a fallen man.
Reflect on your present blessings, of which every man has many; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men read more
Reflect on your present blessings, of which every man has many; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.
Calamities are of two kinds: misfortunes to ourselves, and good fortune to others.
Calamities are of two kinds: misfortunes to ourselves, and good fortune to others.
