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.

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.

Prosperity is the blessing of the Old Testament; adversity is the blessing of the New.

Prosperity is the blessing of the Old Testament; adversity is the blessing of the New.

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.

Prosperity doth bewitch men, seeming clear;
As seas do laugh, show white, when rocks are near.

Prosperity doth bewitch men, seeming clear;
As seas do laugh, show white, when rocks are near.

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

Prosperity lets goe the bridle.
[Prosperity lets go the bridle.]

Prosperity lets goe the bridle.
[Prosperity lets go the bridle.]

Besides, you know
Prosperity's the very bond of love,
Whose fresh complexion and whose heart together
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Besides, you know
Prosperity's the very bond of love,
Whose fresh complexion and whose heart together
Affliction alters.

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

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