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Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters.
Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters.
Adversity reminds men of religion.
[Lat., Adverse res admonent religionum.]
Adversity reminds men of religion.
[Lat., Adverse res admonent religionum.]
diamonds shine more brightly foiled by black velvet.
diamonds shine more brightly foiled by black velvet.
Beware of the friend who was once your foe.
Beware of the friend who was once your foe.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents, which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant.
Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents, which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant.
If you will call your troubles experiences, and remember that every experience develops some latent force within you, you will read more
If you will call your troubles experiences, and remember that every experience develops some latent force within you, you will grow vigorous and happy, however adverse your circumstances may seem to be.
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.
Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater.
Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater.