Hosea Ballou, Treasury of Thought.
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Prosperity seems to be scarcely safe, unless it be mixed with a little adversity.
— Hosea Ballou on Prosperity
What It Means
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About Hosea Ballou
Hosea Ballou (30 April 1771 – 7 June 1852) was an American Universalist clergyman and theological writer.
About Hosea Ballou
Hosea Ballou (30 April 1771 – 7 June 1852) was an American Universalist clergyman and theological writer.
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