January 6

On Adversity

He who has tasted a sour apple will have the more relish for a sweet one; your present want will make future prosperity all the sweeter. PT166

The dog in the kennel barks at the fleas; the hunting dog does not even know they are there. PT166

“If there are no adversaries, you may fear that there will be no success.” (1781.279)

“In any labour to which we set our hand, if we take too much notice of the difficulties, we shall be hindered in it.” (2264.325)