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Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; and adversity is not without comforts and hopes.
Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; and adversity is not without comforts and hopes.
When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.
When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.
 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.] 
 Prosperity makes few friends.
 [Fr., La proserite fait peu d'amis.]  
 Prosperity makes few friends.
 [Fr., La proserite fait peu d'amis.] 
 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 something the businessmen created for politicians to take credit for.
Prosperity is something the businessmen created for politicians to take credit for.
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 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.
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.