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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.]
Prosperity is the surest breeder of insolence I know.
Prosperity is the surest breeder of insolence I know.
Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them.
Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them.
Surer to prosper than prosperity could have assur'd us.
Surer to prosper than prosperity could have assur'd us.
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.
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 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.]
Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; adversity not without many comforts and hopes
Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; adversity not without many comforts and hopes
Prosperity lets goe the bridle.
[Prosperity lets go the bridle.]
Prosperity lets goe the bridle.
[Prosperity lets go the bridle.]
