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.

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.

Prosperity tries the fortunate: adversity the great

Prosperity tries the fortunate: adversity the great

I wish you every kind of prosperity, with a little more taste.

I wish you every kind of prosperity, with a little more taste.

Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them.

Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

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.]

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

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

Be moderate in prosperity, prudent in adversity

Be moderate in prosperity, prudent in adversity