Prosperity tries the fortunate: adversity the great

Prosperity tries the fortunate: adversity the great

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.

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.

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 doth bewitch men, seeming clear;
As seas do laugh, show white, when rocks are near.

Prosperity doth bewitch men, seeming clear;
As seas do laugh, show white, when rocks are near.

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.

Surer to prosper than prosperity could have assur'd us.

Surer to prosper than prosperity could have assur'd us.

Prosperity makes few friends.
[Fr., La proserite fait peu d'amis.]

Prosperity makes few friends.
[Fr., La proserite fait peu d'amis.]

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.