If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. —Anne Bradstreet
“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.”

Anne Bradstreet writer, poet, first woman to be published in Colonial America

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Anonymous APRIL 2, 2020
The only addendum to this quote that I could possibly add is that during times of adversity, and when it feels like there is nothing left and you have no one else to rely on, nothing is more important than friends. GOOD friends.
GARY G. from NAPLES, FL APRIL 1, 2020
so appropriate, and we know "winter" will end and prosperity will mean more to us than ever before.
Robert Rainey APRIL 1, 2020
I love you
nadine from utah SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
This is so very true!
Liz from New England AUGUST 9, 2016
Bravo for Spring, summer and Fall & winter! How blessed we are no matter the weather!
chris from oklahoma AUGUST 8, 2016
This is so true!
John from Arusha,Tanzania AUGUST 8, 2016
First i like to say thanks and congratulation for this quotes
rose curran from havelock,n.b. FEBRUARY 4, 2014
so true!
Belinda Wallace from Fairfield Ca DECEMBER 26, 2013
Have a great day everyone!
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