Thy prosperity has not been changed; only a warning has been given thee.

No man behaves with self-control in prosperity who has not learnt to endure adversity.
Besides, the whole use of blessings is reaped after misfortunes have been graciously acknowledged.

Sweeter is the joy which follows on the bitterness of fate.

Wilt thou shun thy life because thou hast once had a drenching, and the waters closed over thee?
But if the waters can crush thy spirit, when wilt thou with calm courage bear the sword?
Who would not reckon swimming away in his armour more to his glory than to his shame?
How many men would think themselves happy were they unhappy with thy fortune?
The sovereignty is still thine; thy courage is in its prime; thy years are ripening; thou canst hope to compass more than thou hast yet achieved.

I would not find thee fickle enough to wish, not only to shun hardships, but also to fling away thy life, because thou couldst not bear them.