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The prosperous can not easily form a right idea of misery.
[Lat., Est felicibus difficilis miserarium vera aestimatio.]
The prosperous can not easily form a right idea of misery.
[Lat., Est felicibus difficilis miserarium vera aestimatio.]
Prosperity is only an instrument to be used, not a deity to be worshipped.
Prosperity is only an instrument to be used, not a deity to be worshipped.
There shall be in England seven halfpenny loaves sold for a
penny; the three-hooped pot shall have ten hoops; read more
There shall be in England seven halfpenny loaves sold for a
penny; the three-hooped pot shall have ten hoops; and I will make
it felony to drink small beer.
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.
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 the surest breeder of insolence I know.
Prosperity is the surest breeder of insolence I know.
Surer to prosper than prosperity could have assur'd us.
Surer to prosper than prosperity could have assur'd us.
Prosperity lets goe the bridle.
[Prosperity lets go the bridle.]
Prosperity lets goe the bridle.
[Prosperity lets go the bridle.]
Prosperity can change man's nature; and seldom is any one
cautious enough to resist the effects of good fortune.
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Prosperity can change man's nature; and seldom is any one
cautious enough to resist the effects of good fortune.
[Lat., Res secundae valent commutare naturam, et raro quisquam
erga bona sua satis cautus est.]