Then know, that I have little wealth to lose.
A man I am, crossed with adversity;
My read more

Then know, that I have little wealth to lose.
A man I am, crossed with adversity;
My riches are these poor habiliments,
Of which if you should here disfurnish me,
You take the sum and substance that I have.

Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity.

Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity.

Adversity makes a man wise, not rich ...

Adversity makes a man wise, not rich ...

Things that were hard to bear are sweet to remember

Things that were hard to bear are sweet to remember

Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater.

Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater.

Beware of the friend who was once your foe.

Beware of the friend who was once your foe.

Sometimes adversity impels a person to greater heights, and sometimes it provides the opportunity for that person to be a read more

Sometimes adversity impels a person to greater heights, and sometimes it provides the opportunity for that person to be a blessing in the lives of others.

Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters.

Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters.

Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious read more

Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious jewel in his head.