In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider.

All the rivers run into the sea; yet the sea is not full.

Your own soul is nourished when you are kind; it is destroyed when you are cruel.

A merry heart doeth good like medicine.

Who is the wise man? He who sees what's going to be born.

A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

A good name is rather to be chosen than riches.

Start with God - the first step in learning is bowing down to God; only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom and learning.

In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider.

A fool is wise in his eyes.

As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.

Train up a child in the way that he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

If you see oppression of the poor, and justice and righteousness trampled in a country, do not be astounded.

Kindness and faithfulness keep a king safe, through kindness his throne is made secure.

A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.

Do not rebuke mockers, or they will hate you; rebuke the wise, and they will love you.

A friend loveth at all times and a brother is born for adversity.

The bravest sight in the world is to see a great man struggling against adversity.

The experience of democracy is like the experience of life itself-always changing, infinite in its variety, sometimes turbulent and all the more valuable for having been tested by adversity.

Nothing is harder to direct than a man in prosperity; nothing more easily managed that one is adversity.

Something called 'the Oklahoma Standard' became known throughout the world. It means resilience in the face of adversity. It means a strength and compassion that will not be defeated.

Three hundred years ago a prisoner condemned to the Tower of London carved on the wall of his cell this sentiment to keep up his spirits during his long imprisonment: 'It is not adversity that kills, but the impatience with which we bear adversity.

It is courage, courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor. Live bravely and present a brave front to adversity.

By adversity are wrought the greatest works of admiration, and all the fair examples of renown, out of distress and misery are grown.

Constant success shows us but one side of the world; adversity brings out the reverse of the picture.

There is in every woman's heart a spark of heavenly fire which lies dormant in the broad daylight of prosperity, but which kindles up and beams and blazes in the dark hour of adversity.

He knows not his own strength that has not met adversity.

Adversity has the same effect on a man that severe training has on the pugilist: it reduces him to his fighting weight.

You'll never find a better sparring partner than adversity.

One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.

I'm used to adversity and working really well in difficult situations. It was hard for me to accept the success.

Weak minds sink under prosperity as well as adversity; but strong and deep ones have two high tides.

The firmest of friendships have been formed in mutual adversity, as iron is most strongly united by the fiercest flame.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

Individually and collectively, Cherokee people possess an extraordinary ability to face down adversity and continue moving forward.

A heart well prepared for adversity in bad times hopes, and in good times fears for a change in fortune.

Adversity, and perseverance and all these things can shape you. They can give you a value and a self-esteem that is priceless.

Very often out of adversity that's when the best work comes.

Whatever changes the new era brings, whatever new pathways we take, I am sure that our special relationship with America - forged in adversity, will not change.

Life is truly known only to those who suffer, lose, endure adversity and stumble from defeat to defeat.

Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.

Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater.

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.

A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.

Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters.

Remorse sleeps during prosperity but awakes bitter consciousness during adversity.

Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity.

Comfort and prosperity have never enriched the world as much as adversity has.