By trying we can easily learn to endure adversity--another man's I mean.

By trying we can easily learn to endure adversity--another man's I mean.

Prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.

Prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.

A wretched soul, bruised with adversity,
We bid be quiet when we hear it cry.
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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.

Things that were hard to bear are sweet to remember

Things that were hard to bear are sweet to remember

Beware of the friend who was once your foe.

Beware of the friend who was once your foe.

Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters.

Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters.

diamonds shine more brightly foiled by black velvet.

diamonds shine more brightly foiled by black velvet.

Adversity makes a man wise, not rich ...

Adversity makes a man wise, not rich ...

. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.