“Adversity, if a man is set down to it by degrees, is more supportable with equanimity by most people than any great prosperity arrived at in a single lifetime.”
Quote by Samuel Butler
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Samuel Butler
Samuel Butler was an English poet celebrated for his satirical and philosophical works. Living during the English Renaissance, he is known for his wit and critical thinking. Butler's poetry often reflected on the human condition and the complexities of society. more
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