Diligence and humility is the way to thrive in the
riches of the understanding, as well as in gold.
--I. Watts.
2. To prosper in any business; to have increase or success.
``They by vices thrive.'' --Sandys.
O son, why sit we here, each other viewing Idly,
while Satan, our great author, thrives? --Milton.
And so she throve and prospered. --Tennyson.
3. To increase in bulk or stature; to grow vigorously or
luxuriantly, as a plant; to flourish; as, young cattle
thrive in rich pastures; trees thrive in a good soil.