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The misfortune of the wise is better than the prosperity of the fool.

Misfortune seldom intrudes upon the wise man; his greatest and highest interests are directed by reason throughout the course of life.

In misfortune, which friend remains a friend?

Rashness is the faithful, but unhappy parent of misfortune.

It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training.

It's the misfortune of German authors that not a single one of them dares to expose his true character. Everyone thinks that he has to be better than he is.

There is one type of ideal woman very seldom described in poetry - the old maid, the woman whom sorrow or misfortune prevents from fulfilling her natural destiny.

The most hateful human misfortune is for a wise man to have no influence.

No one is to blame. It is neither their fault nor ours. It is the misfortune of being born when a whole world is dying.

Mortals grow swiftly in misfortune.

Opportunity often comes disguised in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat.

Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above them.

Be willing to have it so. Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune.

Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune.

Don Quixote's misfortune is not his imagination, but Sancho Panza.

I gather from a lawyer that there was a rehearsal yesterday. We haven't a hope. I know the presiding judge too: I've had the misfortune to sleep with his wife. He was specially picked.

I believe that the confidence of Hungary in me is not shaken by misfortune nor broken by my calumniators.

Only in a popular war against France... do I see a misfortune.

Your dear baby has died innocent and blameless, and has been called away by an all wise and merciful Creator, most probably from a life to misery and misfortune, and most certainly to one of happiness and bliss.

The world is quickly bored by the recital of misfortune, and willing avoids the sight of distress.