John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
6011 Thomas Carlyle 1795-1881 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 6011 |
| AUTHOR: | Thomas Carlyle (1795–1881) |
| QUOTATION: | Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man; but for one man who can stand prosperity there are a hundred that will stand adversity. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Heroes and Hero-Worship. The Hero as a Man of Letters. |