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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.]
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.
The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and
the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as read more
The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and
the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.
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.
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.
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 makes few friends.
[Fr., La proserite fait peu d'amis.]
Prosperity makes few friends.
[Fr., La proserite fait peu d'amis.]
Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them.
Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them.
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.
