"Weak minds sink under prosperity as well as adversity; but strong and deep ones have two high tides."

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"Weak minds sink under prosperity as well as adversity; but strong and deep ones have two high tides."

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"Adversity introduces a man to himself."

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"There were moments when it honestly seemed as if the world were conspiring against her."

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"They're a group called The Spirit-crushers and their leader is known as The Almighty Spirit-crusher."

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