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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.
He who forsees calamities, suffers them twice over.
He who forsees calamities, suffers them twice over.
Calamity is the perfect glass wherein we truly see and know ourselves.
Calamity is the perfect glass wherein we truly see and know ourselves.
He who foresees calamities, suffers them twice over.
He who foresees calamities, suffers them twice over.
Calamity is virtue's opportunity.
Calamity is virtue's opportunity.
Every calamity is a spur and valuable hint.
Every calamity is a spur and valuable hint.
Calamity is the test of integrity.
Calamity is the test of integrity.
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.
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.
