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 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. 
Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them.
Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them.
 Prosperity is a feeble reed.
 [Fr., C'est un faible roseau que la prosperite.]  
 Prosperity is a feeble reed.
 [Fr., C'est un faible roseau que la prosperite.] 
 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!] 
 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.] 
If living conditions don't stop improving in this country, we're going to run out of humble beginnings for our great read more
If living conditions don't stop improving in this country, we're going to run out of humble beginnings for our great men.
Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; adversity not without many comforts and hopes
Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; adversity not without many comforts and hopes
 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. 
Be moderate in prosperity, prudent in adversity
Be moderate in prosperity, prudent in adversity