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He who forsees calamities, suffers them twice over.
He who forsees calamities, suffers them twice over.
Calamity is the test of integrity.
Calamity is the test of integrity.
He who foresees calamities, suffers them twice over.
He who foresees calamities, suffers them twice over.
A little learning, indeed, may be a dangerous thing, but the want of learning is a calamity to any people.
A little learning, indeed, may be a dangerous thing, but the want of learning is a calamity to any people.
Calamities are of two kinds: misfortune to ourselves, and good fortune to others.
Calamities are of two kinds: misfortune to ourselves, and good fortune to others.
Calamity is virtue's opportunity.
Calamity is virtue's opportunity.
It isn't a calamity to die with dreams unfulfilled, but it is a calamity not to dream.
It isn't a calamity to die with dreams unfulfilled, but it is a calamity not to dream.
The compensations of calamity are made apparent to the understanding also, after long intervals of time.
The compensations of calamity are made apparent to the understanding also, after long intervals of time.
It is only from the belief of the goodness and wisdom of a supreme being, that our calamities can be read more
It is only from the belief of the goodness and wisdom of a supreme being, that our calamities can be borne in the manner which becomes a man.