A tipped golden-rimmed glass lies on invitation cards amid scattered and floating gold confetti against emerald.

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George Washington

Prosperity destroys fools and endangers the wise.

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What it means

Our interpretation.

Good fortune, the speaker claims, is dangerous for everyone but in different ways. Fools are ruined by it, presumably through carelessness or excess, while even wise people must stay watchful because comfort and success bring risks of their own. Prosperity is a test rather than a simple reward.

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