I have always maintained that the one important phenomenon presented by modern society is - the enormous prosperity of Fools.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.
If we look to the history of other nations, ancient or modern, we find no example of a growth so rapid, so gigantic, of a people so prosperous and happy.
The misfortune of the wise is better than the prosperity of the fool.
Prosperity has brought complications. Our lives are busier, faster, more stressful. They're nostalgic for a simpler, slower time.
We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.
There is something about prosperity that brings out the worst in some people.
The philosophical point is that our happiness and wellbeing is not based on incomes rising. This is not just the wisdom of sages but of ordinary people. Prosperity is more social and psychological: it's about identification, affiliation, participation in society and a sense of purpose.
Most of us have considerable prosperity in our lives. Often, we are so busy pursuing our unmet desires that we are unable to enjoy all that we already have. Allowing ourselves to really appreciate the prosperity we have created is a big step toward opening to even greater fulfillment.
Prosperity tries the fortunate, adversity the great.
People have always been fascinated by the foibles of the wealthy and privileged.
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