For gold is tried in the fire and acceptable men in the furnace of adversity.
Sirach
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For gold is tried in the fire and acceptable men in the furnace of adversity.
GEORGE SANTAYANA Gold is tried by fire, brave men by adversity
SENECA As the yellow gold is tried in the fire, so is sincerity tested
in adversity.
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OVID Fire is the test of gold; adversity, of strong men.
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SENECA Pure gold does not fear furnace
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It's today," squeaked Piglet.
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