Adverse Quote by John Milton

Prosperity demands of us more prudence and moderation than adversity.

— Marcus Tullius Cicero

In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.

— Livy

That, however, is - mediocrity, though it be called moderation.

— Friedrich Nietzsche

The habitual living in prosperity is most injurious.

— Publilius Syrus

“Nothing is more difficult than to equalize the action of the government in reference to the various and diversified interests of the community; and…

— John C. Calhoun

While the earnings of a minority are growing exponentially, so too is the gap separating the majority from the prosperity enjoyed by those happy…

— Pope Francis

Every wise, just, and mild government, by rendering the condition of its subjects easy and secure, will always abound most in people, as well…

— David Hume

Moderation in all things, especially moderation.

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Be moderate in prosperity, prudent in adversity.

— Periander

[A]ll popular and well-mixed governments [republics] . . . are ever established by wise and good men, and can never be upheld otherwise than…

— Algernon Sidney

Moderation is a wiser policy than zealotry

— Christopher Paolini

Between richer and poorer classes in a free country a mutually respecting antagonism is much healthier than pity on the one hand and dependence…

— Charles Horton Cooley