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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.
But they shall sit every man under his vine and under his fig
tree; and none shall make them read more
But they shall sit every man under his vine and under his fig
tree; and none shall make them afraid: for the mouth of the Lord
of hosts hath spoken it.
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.
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.]
Prosperity is the surest breeder of insolence I know.
Prosperity is the surest breeder of insolence I know.
Prosperity tries the fortunate: adversity the great
Prosperity tries the fortunate: adversity the great
When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.
When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.
Prosperity lets goe the bridle.
[Prosperity lets go the bridle.]
Prosperity lets goe the bridle.
[Prosperity lets go the bridle.]
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.]
