About This Quote
No man is crushed by misfortune unless he has first been deceived by prosperity. This is a very famous quote and it is also very true. Prosperity and happiness do not last, and the only thing that makes people happy is their money. If they get too much of it, then they feel unhappy and depressed. They do not have any friends or family to help them with their problems because they are all too busy with their own lives.
Source: Dialogues And Letters
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