Quotes about Prosperity

PSALM 112    As the majority of mankind expect to prosper by evil deeds, and as they generally endeavor to enrich themselves by plunder, fraud, and every species of injustice, the prophet enumerates the blessings of God which attend those who worship him in purity, in order that we may know that, in aiming at a life of piety and morality, we shall not lose our reward.

luxury   generally prevails in prosperity, and wastes the blessings of God

Antiochus shall act prosperously according to his mental perception, and shall be so assisted by' his craftiness, as to obtain whatever he shall grasp at.

Men are undoubtedly more in danger from prosperity than from adversity. for when matters go smoothly, they flatter themselves, and are intoxicated by their success

In the 70s and 80s, I made a good living. Have managed my funds carefully, will never have to go out and cadge quarters from the tourists.

We who live in free market societies believe that growth and prosperity, and ultimately human fulfillment are created from the bottom up, not the government down.

A single good government is a blessing to the whole earth.

Prosperity tries the fortunate, adversity the great.

Adversity is prosperity to those who possess a great attitude.

Envy is a spirit of dissatisfaction or opposition to the prosperity or happiness of other people.

Happiness seems to require a modicum of external prosperity.

He who would bring home the wealth of the Indies must carry the wealth of the Indies with him.