It is wrong to think that misfortunes come from the east or from the west; they originate within ones own mind. Therefore, it is foolish to guard against misfortunes from the external world and leave the inner mind uncontrolled. – Buddha

When the tide of misfortune moves over you, even jelly will break your teeth – Proverb

Nature magically suits a man to his fortunes, by making them the fruit of his character. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others. – Aesop