The prosperous man is never sure that he is loved for himself.

The prosperous man is never sure that he is loved for himself.

Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them.

Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them.

Government "help" to business is just as disastrous as government persecution... the only way a government can be of service read more

Government "help" to business is just as disastrous as government persecution... the only way a government can be of service to national prosperity is by keeping its hands off.

One of the consequences of such notions as "entitlements" is that people who have contributed nothing to society feel that read more

One of the consequences of such notions as "entitlements" is that people who have contributed nothing to society feel that society owes them something, apparently just for being nice enough to grace us with their presence.

Prosperity is something the businessmen created for politicians to take credit for.

Prosperity is something the businessmen created for politicians to take credit for.

Prosperity tries the fortunate: adversity the great

Prosperity tries the fortunate: adversity the great

What has always made a hell on earth has been that man has tried to make it his heaven.

What has always made a hell on earth has been that man has tried to make it his heaven.

Prosperity is the surest breeder of insolence I know.

Prosperity is the surest breeder of insolence I know.

Oh, how portentous is prosperity!
How comet-like, it threatens while it shines.

Oh, how portentous is prosperity!
How comet-like, it threatens while it shines.