Prosperity is the surest breeder of insolence
I know. - Letter to San Francisco Alta California, dated Feb. 23, 1867; published April 5, 1867 When you ascend the hill of prosperity, may you not meet a friend. - Following the Equator; Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar Few of us can stand prosperity. Another man's I mean. - Following the Equator; Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar Prosperity is the best protector of principle. - Following the Equator; Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar |
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In prosperity we are popular...
- The American Claimant
It does rather look as if--in a republic where all are free and equal--prosperity
and position constitute rank.
- The American Claimant
Only he who has seen better days and lives to see better days again knows their
full value.
- Mark Twain's Notebook
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