Adversity Quote by Jean Antoine Petit-Senn Download Open image “Adversity, which makes us indulgent to others, renders them severe towards us.” — Jean Antoine Petit-Senn ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.0 out of 5 (5 ratings) Copy quoteShare Adversity Severe
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The wonderful fortune of some writers deludes and leads to misery a great number of young people. — Jean Antoine Petit-Senn Copy Share Image
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That experience which does not make us better makes us worse. — Jean Antoine Petit-Senn Copy Share Image
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