Prosperity too often has the same effect on a Christian that a calm at sea has on a Dutch mariner; who frequently, it is said, in those circumstances, ties up the rudder, gets drunk, and goes to sleep. — William Cornelius Van Horne Copy Share Image
The moderation of people in prosperity is the effect of a smooth and composed temper, owing to the calm of their good fortune. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Copy Share Image
