Sweet are the uses of adversity, Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous, Wears yet a precious jewel in his head; And this our life, exempt from human haunt, Finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, Sermons in stones, and good in everything.

William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare

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Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious jewel in his head;
And this our life, exempt from public haunt,
Finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks,
Sermons in stones, and good in every thing.

— William Shakespeare

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.

— William Shakespeare

Adversity's sweet milk, philosophy.

— William Shakespeare

His overthrow heaped happiness upon him; For then, and not till then, he felt himself, And found the blessedness of being little.

— William Shakespeare

Let me embrace thee, sour adversity, For wise men say it is the wisest course.

— William Shakespeare