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Weak minds sink under prosperity as well as adversity; but strong and deep ones have two high tides.

Weak minds sink under prosperity as well as adversity; but s

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This quote suggests that weak-minded individuals are susceptible to being overwhelmed and drowned by both good times and bad times. Conversely, strong and resilient individuals experience two waves of success during times of prosperity. This implies that while weak minds struggle to cope with adversity or prosperity, strong and deep minds can navigate through both, successfully rising above challenges and capitalizing on opportunities.

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