In the misfortunes of our best friends we always find something not altogether displeasing to us. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Copy Share Image
Whenever the deity contrives misfortunes for a man, he first harms their understanding. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Our worst misfortunes never happen, and most miseries lie in anticipation. — Honore de Balzac Copy Share Image
“All my misfortunes come of having thought too well of my fellows.” — Jean-Jacques Rousseau Copy Share Image
Surprises are like misfortunes or herrings - they rarely come single. — Letitia Elizabeth Landon Copy Share Image
Tis misfortune that awakens ingenuity, or fortitude, or endurance, in hearts where these qualities had never come to life but for the… — William Makepeace Thackeray Copy Share Image
Ron," said Hermione in a dignified voice, "you are the most insensitive wart I have ever had the misfortune to meet. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
My mind shrank from the menace sweeping down on us, as children's do from belief in death and misfortune, vainly clinging to… — Sylvia Pankhurst Copy Share Image
When adversity overtakes you, it pays to be thankful it was not worse instead of worrying over your misfortune. — Napoleon Hill Copy Share Image
Let us be of good cheer, however, remembering that the misfortunes hardest to bear are those which never come. — James Russell Lowell Copy Share Image
I change my direction, I can't even help it. It's sort of like the fortune and misfortune of being a rapper. — Doseone Copy Share Image
I never knew any man in my life who could not bear another's misfortunes perfectly like a Christian. — Alexander Pope Copy Share Image
Who shall ever tell how much an unmerited disfavor crushes a shy person? Who can ever depict the misfortunes of timidity? — Honore de Balzac Copy Share Image
O you who complain to people about your misfortunes, what good will it do you to complain to creatures? They can bring… — Abdul-Qadir Gilani Copy Share Image
It ought to be considered a great misfortune, not only for individuals, but also for Houses and Congregations, to have everything in… — St. Vincent Copy Share Image
When great men permit themselves to be cast down by the continuance of misfortune, they show us that they were only sustained… — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Copy Share Image
Do not, as is usually the case, thrust the care of the common weal upon your neighbor; then, as each one in… — Saint Basil Copy Share Image
It is a misfortune, inseparable from human affairs, that public measures are rarely investigated with that spirit of moderation which is essential… — James Madison Copy Share Image
It is my misfortune - and probably my delight - to use things as my passions tell me. What a miserable fate… — Pablo Picasso Copy Share Image
It has been said that all Government is an evil. It would be more proper to say that the necessity of any… — James Madison Copy Share Image
I was blessed with a sense of my own destiny. I have never sold myself short. I have never judged myself by… — Sophia Loren Copy Share Image
All that philosophy can teach is to be stubborn or sullen under misfortunes. — Oliver Goldsmith Copy Share Image
“My life has been filled with terrible misfortunes — most of which never happened. Mark Twain” — Jack Kornfield Copy Share Image
When Opportunity came, the person didn't realize it because it came in the form of misfortune. — Napoleon Hill Copy Share Image
It is the misfortune of poetry, to be seldom safely enjoyed by those who enjoy it completely. — Jane Austen Copy Share Image
Dont blame others on your misfortunes, get your ass up and do something about it — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Do not reproach a man with his misfortunes, fearing lest Nemesis may overtake you. — Pittacus of Mytilene Copy Share Image
Sir, that much prudence calls for too much worry; I cannot foresee misfortunes so far away. — Jean Racine Copy Share Image
It is a great misfortune to be of use to nobody; scarcely less to be of use to everybody. — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
Share weight and woe, for misfortune falls with double force on him that stands alone. — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
When I was happy I thought I knew men, but it was fated that I should know them in misfortune only. — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share Image
We have all been beaten! Each one has to bear his misfortune! Resign yourself! — Gustave Flaubert Copy Share Image
Calamities are of two kinds: misfortunes to ourselves, and good fortune to others. — Ambrose Bierce Copy Share Image
How sweet for those faring badly to forget their misfortunes even for a short time. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
