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In prosperity our friends know us; in adversity we know our friends.
In prosperity our friends know us; in adversity we know our friends.
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.
Adversity is like a strong wind. It tears away from us all but the things that cannot be torn, so read more
Adversity is like a strong wind. It tears away from us all but the things that cannot be torn, so that we see ourselves as we really are.
Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater.
Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater.
In prosperity, our friends know us; in adversity, we know our friends
In prosperity, our friends know us; in adversity, we know our friends
Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters.
Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters.
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.
Beware of the friend who was once your foe.
Beware of the friend who was once your foe.
diamonds shine more brightly foiled by black velvet.
diamonds shine more brightly foiled by black velvet.
