People will ignore their misfortunes and their interests when they are in competition with their pleasures. – Proverb

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

There is something in the misfortune of our best friends which does not displease us. – Proverb

There is no greater misfortune, than to not be able to endure misfortune. – Proverb