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We have believed - and we do believe now - that freedom is indivisible, that peace is indivisible, that economic read more
We have believed - and we do believe now - that freedom is indivisible, that peace is indivisible, that economic prosperity is indivisible
 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches 
and honour.  
 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches 
and honour. 
 But they shall sit every man under his vine and under his fig 
tree; and none shall make them read more 
 But they shall sit every man under his vine and under his fig 
tree; and none shall make them afraid: for the mouth of the Lord 
of hosts hath spoken it. 
 In prosperity let us most carefully avoid pride, disdain, and 
arrogance.
 [Lat., In rebus prosperis, superbiam, fastidium arrogantiamque read more 
 In prosperity let us most carefully avoid pride, disdain, and 
arrogance.
 [Lat., In rebus prosperis, superbiam, fastidium arrogantiamque 
magno opere fugiamus.] 
 How much does great prosperity overspread the mind with darkness.
 [Lat., Quantum caliginis mentibus nostris objicit magna 
felicitas!]  
 How much does great prosperity overspread the mind with darkness.
 [Lat., Quantum caliginis mentibus nostris objicit magna 
felicitas!] 
I wish you every kind of prosperity, with a little more taste.
I wish you every kind of prosperity, with a little more taste.
Prosperity is something the businessmen created for politicians to take credit for.
Prosperity is something the businessmen created for politicians to take credit for.
Be moderate in prosperity, prudent in adversity
Be moderate in prosperity, prudent in adversity
If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, read more
If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.