“A wretched soul, bruised with adversity, We bid be quiet when we hear it cry. But were we burd'ned with like weight of pain, As much or more we should ourselves complain: So thou, that hast no unkind mate to grieve thee, With urging helpless patience wouldst relieve me; But if thou live to see like right bereft, This fool-begged patience in thee will be left.” IfsShouldSoulPainLeftCryFoolQuietWeightAdversityComplainingTheeGrievingMatesHelplessWretchedUnkindBruisedBereft Book:The Complete Works Source: The Complete Works
“Then know, that I have little wealth to lose. A man I am, crossed with adversity; My riches are these poor habiliments, Of which if you should here disfurnish me, You take the sum and substance that I have.” IfsKnowsMenShouldLittlesLosesWealthPoorAdversityRichesSubstance Book:The Complete Works of William Shakspeare Source: The Complete Works of William Shakspeare