Adversity Quote by Ambrose Bierce

“When prosperous the fool trembles for the evil that is to come; in adversity the philosopher smiles for the good that he has had.”

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OBSESSED, p.p. Vexed by an evil spirit, like the Gadarene swine and other critics. Obsession was once more common than it is now. Arasthus…

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DECIDE, v.i. To succumb to the preponderance of one set of influences over another set.

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IMMORAL, adj. Inexpedient. Whatever in the long run and with regard to the greater number of instances men find to be generally inexpedient comes…

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REVIEW, v.t. To set your wisdom (holding not a doubt of it./ Although in truth there's neither bone nor skin to it)/ At work…

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CLOCK, n. A machine of great moral value to man, allaying his concern for the future by reminding him what a lot of time…

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RUBBISH, n. Worthless matter, such as the religions, philosophies, literatures, arts and sciences of the tribes infesting the regions lying due south from Boreaplas.

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There was never a genius who was not thought a fool until he disclosed himself; whereas he is a fool then only.

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Telephone, n. An invention of the devil which abrogates some of the advantages of making a disagreeable person keep his distance.

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WHANGDEPOOTENAWAH, n. In the Ojibwa tongue, disaster; an unexpected affliction that strikes hard.

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Jealous, adj. Unduly concerned about the preservation of that which can be lost only if not worth keeping.

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RIDICULE, n. Words designed to show that the person of whom they are uttered is devoid of the dignity of character distinguishing him who…

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He who is content with what has been done is an obstacle in the path of progress.

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“Every adversity is just another opportunity to excel a little more.”

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“Just because she doesn't talk about it, doesn't mean she isn't feeling it. She hurts, but she won't wear it on her sleeve. She…

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Every trial endured and weathered in the right spirit makes a soul nobler and stronger than it was before.

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Honesty, by evil fortune tried, Finds in adversity the seed of praise.

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“Struggles are not associated to a particular people or creed, everyone struggles, not for the same reasons, but each has a personal struggle at…

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God often hides His blessing in trouble or trial, which makes it all the sweeter when it comes our way.

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“Life is not about less mistakes but about more trials”

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