Friendship, of itself a holy tie, Is made more sacred by adversity.

Constant success shows us but one side of the world; adversity brings out the reverse of the picture.

All adverse and depressing influences can be overcome, not by fighting, but by rising above them.

Most of our misfortunes are more supportable than the comments of our friends upon them.

The firmest of friendships have been formed in mutual adversity, as iron is most strongly united by the fiercest flame.

The reason why great men meet with so little pity or attachment in adversity would seem to be this. The friends of a great man were made by his fortunes, his enemies by himself, and revenge is a much more punctual paymaster than gratitude.