In ascending the hill of prosperity, may we never meet a friend.
1600
Prosperity makes friends;
Adversity tries them.
—Publius Syrus.
1601
Prosperity makes some friends, and what is too true, many enemies.
1602
Prosperity in business is not always a sign or proof of the rectitude of one's principles.
1603
It shows a weak mind not to bear prosperity as well as adversity, with moderation.