Literature flourishes best when it is half a trade and half an art.

Not all good men will prosper.

That town looked prosperous.

The fine arts flourished in Italy in the 15th century.

Let us remember that if this financial crisis taught us anything, it's that we cannot have a thriving Wall Street while Main Street suffers.

In this country, we rise or fall as one nation, as one people. Let's resist the temptation to fall back on the same partisanship and pettiness and immaturity that has poisoned our politics for so long.

Aside from the tourist spots, it's not very prosperous, I think.