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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.]

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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.

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How much does great prosperity overspread the mind with darkness.
[Lat., Quantum caliginis mentibus nostris objicit magna
felicitas!]

How much does great prosperity overspread the mind with darkness.
[Lat., Quantum caliginis mentibus nostris objicit magna
felicitas!]

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In prosperity let us most carefully avoid pride, disdain, and
arrogance.
[Lat., In rebus prosperis, superbiam, fastidium arrogantiamque read more

In prosperity let us most carefully avoid pride, disdain, and
arrogance.
[Lat., In rebus prosperis, superbiam, fastidium arrogantiamque
magno opere fugiamus.]

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

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

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Surer to prosper than prosperity could have assur'd us.

Surer to prosper than prosperity could have assur'd us.

by John Milton Found in: Prosperity Quotes,
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The prosperous man is never sure that he is loved for himself.

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

by Lucan Found in: Prosperity Quotes,
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When God has once begun to throw down the prosperous, He
overthrows them altogether: such is the end of read more

When God has once begun to throw down the prosperous, He
overthrows them altogether: such is the end of the mighty.
[Lat., Semel profecto premere felices deus
Cum coepit, urget; hos habent magna exitus.]

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Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them.

Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them.

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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.

by Calvin Coolidge Found in: Prosperity Quotes,
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