Anne Bradstreet, (1612-1672) poet, American colonist Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Anne Bradstreet Quote “If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.”Anne Bradstreet ~ Anne Bradstreet (1612-1672) poet, American colonist Prosperity , Proverbs Ratings and Comments Reply dragonswizardz 6/27/06 Reflects the spirit of not only Ms Bradstreet but the Plymouth colonists. Reply Mike, Norwalk 4/30/21 A lot to be said for the sentiment. I don't have to stick my finger in a light socket to enjoy a censorial existence that is not quite so shocking; while, opposition is usually a great teacher. Reply Ronw13, ID 4/30/21 Adversity is the spice of experience, and with this experience greater joy to prosperity. Reply Mary, MI 4/30/21 Reply jim k, Austin 5/2/21 SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Anne Bradstreet quote is found in these categories: Prosperity quotes Proverbs quotes About Anne Bradstreet Bio of Anne Bradstreet Quotations by Anne Bradstreet Books by/about Anne Bradstreet Anne Bradstreet videos Anne Bradstreet on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Anne Bradstreet