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When I hear music, I fear no danger. I am invulnerable. I see no foe. I am related to the read more
When I hear music, I fear no danger. I am invulnerable. I see no foe. I am related to the earliest times, and to the latest.
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.
diamonds shine more brightly foiled by black velvet.
diamonds shine more brightly foiled by black velvet.
Adversity is the first path to truth.
Adversity is the first path to truth.
Adversity's sweet milk, philosophy.
Adversity's sweet milk, philosophy.
A wretched soul, bruised with adversity,
We bid be quiet when we hear it cry.
But were read more
A wretched soul, bruised with adversity,
We bid be quiet when we hear it cry.
But were we burd'ned with like weight of pain,
As much or more we should ourselves complain:
So thou, that hast no unkind mate to grieve thee,
With urging helpless patience wouldst relieve me;
But if thou live to see like right bereft,
This fool-begged patience in thee will be left.
Kites rise highest against the wind; not with it.
Kites rise highest against the wind; not with it.
Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters.
Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters.
Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.
Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.
