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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 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.]
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 lets goe the bridle.
[Prosperity lets go the bridle.]
Prosperity lets goe the bridle.
[Prosperity lets go the bridle.]
Surer to prosper than prosperity could have assur'd us.
Surer to prosper than prosperity could have assur'd us.
I wish you every kind of prosperity, with a little more taste.
I wish you every kind of prosperity, with a little more taste.
Everything in the world may be endured, except only a succession
of prosperous days.
[Ger., Alles in der read more
Everything in the world may be endured, except only a succession
of prosperous days.
[Ger., Alles in der Welt lasst sich ertragen,
Nur nicht eine Reihe von schonen Tagen.]
Be moderate in prosperity, prudent in adversity
Be moderate in prosperity, prudent in adversity
The prosperous man is never sure that he is loved for himself.
The prosperous man is never sure that he is loved for himself.
