[1592:A] _Mark xi, 2v._
1593
Let those who propose, be willing to perform.
1594
As distant prospects please us, but when near,
We find but desert rocks, and fleeting air.
--_Sir Sam'l Garth._
1595
Now that I have a sheep and a cow, everybody bids me good morrow.
1596
Prosperity often creates selfishness.
--_Thos. D. Brown._
1597
Hard work is still, and always will be, the only road to prosperity.
1598
If you know how to spend less than you get, you have the philosopher's
stone.
1599
In ascending the hill of prosperity, may we never meet a friend.
1600
Prosperity makes friends;
Adversity tries them.
--_Publius Syrus._
1601
Prosperity makes some friends, and what is too true, many enemies.
1602
Prosperity in business is not always a sign or proof of the rectitude of
one's principles.
1603
It shows a weak mind not to bear prosperity as well as adversity, with
moderation.
1604
We are pleased with one who instantly assents to our opinions; but we
love a proselyte.
--_Sir. A. Helps._
1605