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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.
 Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man; but for one man who can 
stand prosperity, there are a hundred read more 
 Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man; but for one man who can 
stand prosperity, there are a hundred that will stand adversity. 
 The Good are better made by Ill,
 As odours crushed are sweeter still.  
 The Good are better made by Ill,
 As odours crushed are sweeter still. 
What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well.
What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well.
 In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity 
consider.  
 In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity 
consider. 
Prosperity getteth friends, but adversity trieth them ...
Prosperity getteth friends, but adversity trieth them ...
Prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.
Prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.
We survive on adversity and perish in ease and comfort.
We survive on adversity and perish in ease and comfort.
Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity.
Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity.