quotations about misfortune
A consciousness of misfortunes arising from a man's own misconduct aggravates their bitterness.
AESOP
"The Eagle and the Arrow", Aesop's Fables
Those who are happy and successful themselves are too apt to make light of the misfortunes of others.
ELIZABETH GASKELL
North and South
Calamity is man's true touch-stone.
FRANCIS BEAUMONT & JOHN FLETCHER
The Triumph of Honour