Anne Bradstreet Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"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."

by:	Anne Bradstreet (1612-1672) poet, American colonist
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Categories:	Prosperity, Proverbs
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Reflects the spirit of not only Ms Bradstreet but the Plymouth colonists. -- dragonswizardz
A lot to be said for the sentiment. I don't have to stick my finger in a light socket to enjoy a censorial existence that is not quite so shocking; while, opposition is usually a great teacher. -- Mike, Norwalk
Adversity is the spice of experience, and with this experience greater joy to prosperity. -- Ronw13, ID
-- Mary, MI
-- jim k, Austin