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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.
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 is a feeble reed.
[Fr., C'est un faible roseau que la prosperite.]
Prosperity is a feeble reed.
[Fr., C'est un faible roseau que la prosperite.]
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.
The prosperous man does not know whether he is loved.
[Lat., Felix se nescit amari.]
The prosperous man does not know whether he is loved.
[Lat., Felix se nescit amari.]
Prosperity tries the fortunate: adversity the great
Prosperity tries the fortunate: adversity the great
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.
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.
Be moderate in prosperity, prudent in adversity
Be moderate in prosperity, prudent in adversity
