Quotes

But they shall sit every man under his vine and under his fig tree; and none shall make them afraid: for the mouth of the Lord of hosts hath spoken it.
-Bible

Prosperity doth bewitch men, seeming clear; As seas do laugh, show white, when rocks are near.
-John Webster

It shows a weak mind not to bear prosperity as well as adversity with moderation.
-Marcus Tullius Cicero

Everything in the world may be endured, except only a succession of prosperous days.
-Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
-Bible

The prosperous man is never sure that he is loved for himself.
-Lucan

Prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.
-Francis Bacon

Prosperity is the surest breeder of insolence I know.
-Mark Twain

Prosperity is only an instrument to be used, not a deity to be worshipped.
-Calvin Coolidge

Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them.
-Publilius Syrus

Prosperity lets goe the bridle.
-George Herbert

There shall be in England seven halfpenny loaves sold for a penny, the three-hooped pot shall have ten hoops, and I will make it felony to drink small beer.
-William Shakespeare

I wish you every kind of prosperity, with a little more taste.
-Alain Rene Le Sage

Oh, how portentous is prosperity! How comet-like, it threatens while it shines.
-Edward Young

In prosperity let us most carefully avoid pride, disdain, and arrogance.
-Marcus Tullius Cicero

Surer to prosper than prosperity could have assur'd us.
-John Milton

Besides, you know Prosperity's the very bond of love, Whose fresh complexion and whose heart together Affliction alters.
-William Shakespeare